Conscience protections
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Cardinals Cupich, Dolan urge reconsideration of transgender mandate
The Biden administration’s proposal to force hospitals and doctors to perform gender-transition surgeries is “misguided,” the two cardinals wrote Monday. Read more
Catholic doctors discuss conscientious objection at physicians meeting in Rome
The 26th World Congress of Catholic Physicians was put on Sept. 15–17 by the International Federation of Catholic Medical Associations. Read more
How to comment on Biden rule forcing doctors to perform transition surgeries, abortions
Members of the public have until October 3 to voice their opposition to the rule. Read more
Final Australian state allows euthanasia and assisted suicide, rejecting religious exemptions
New South Wales has become the sixth and final Australian state to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide. Its legislation forces... Read more
Spanish medical body: Threat to conscientious objection on abortion ‘unacceptable, illegal, and unjust’
Spain’s Equality Minister wants to change the abortion law. Read more
Ohio enacts health care conscience protections
Ohio state law now includes conscience protections for medical professionals, after Governor Mike DeWine signed a state budget bill into... Read more
White House silent on conscience concerns in health care
The White House on Tuesday would not reveal its position on doctors being forced to perform abortions and gender-transition surgeries... Read more
Former HHS official: Becerra must be questioned over conscience violations
President Biden’s health secretary nominee must be held accountable for forcing California Catholic nuns to cover abortions, said a former... Read more
Third judge finds against conscience protection rule for medical workers
A third federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s conscience protection rule for medical professionals who object to abortions... Read more
Federal judge blocks conscience protection rule for healthcare workers
Judge Paul Engelmayer of the Southern District of New York vacated the HHS rule in a 146-page decision, issued Wednesday. Read more
'Transgender mandate' struck down by federal court
The Obama-era regulation would require most doctors throughout the country to perform gender-transition surgeries upon request, despite any conscience-based or prudential objections. Read more
Polls show majority support in US for medical conscience protections
New poll results show that a large majority of Americans believe that healthcare professionals should not be forced to provide... Read more
UK bill seeks to protect conscientious objection for medical practitioners
A bill in the British Parliament would clarify the rights of conscientious objection for medical professionals, protecting them from participating... Read more
US bishops voice support for First Amendment Defense Act
The U.S. bishops have voiced their strong support for a bill protecting individuals and institutions from discrimination by the federal... Read more
Does an Illinois bill threaten doctors' conscience rights? Depends on whom you ask
An Illinois bill that some say threatens the conscience rights of medical providers is currently under consideration in the state’s... Read more
Six years after Notre Dame speech, Obama's 'common ground' claim questioned
Knights of Columbus head Carl Anderson questioned the Obama Administration’s policies in a speech at Notre Dame University, six years... Read more
CNA exclusive poll: Americans agree – protect religious liberty
Religious freedom battles continue to take place in courtrooms around the country, but in the court of public opinion, religious... Read more
Bishops push for Congress to support conscience rights in health care act
Just because you may oppose abortion doesn’t mean you should be denied comprehensive health care coverage, according to Archbishop William... Read more
HHS appeal withdrawal gives temporary relief to Bible publisher
An Illinois-based Bible publisher has secured temporary relief from the federal contraception mandate after the Obama administration asked an appellate... Read more
Conscience objections urged in face of Colombian gay unions
Officials from the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia have urged Catholics to adhere to Church teaching in the face of potential... Read more
