Catholic hospitals Archives

Catholicism has a chance to help Africa during its pandemic ‘before’

Apr 5, 2020

More than once in recent days, Pope Francis has made reference to the “dopo” of the pandemic, using the Italian word for “after.” Friday, the pontiff said the aftermath will face serious issues with poverty, unemployment and hunger.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Getting a jump on Catholic consequences of the coronavirus

Mar 15, 2020

It’s only been three months since the origin of the coronavirus pandemic in Wuhan, China, and it’s only been a few weeks since what was originally perceived as largely a Chinese problem became a global phenomenon.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Clothing drive half a world away helps babies in Christ’s hometown

Dec 14, 2019

Palestinians in the Holy Land are in need of baby clothes.

By Rhina Guidos

Thai woman calls Pope “Superman” for helping people

Nov 21, 2019

During a visit to the St. Louis Hospital, the largest Catholic healthcare facility in Thailand, Pope Francis said that those who suffer an illness are allowed to cry out in pain, as Christ himself did, while at the same time praying for the comforting and helping hand that reveals the presence of God who is always there.

By Inés San Martín

Judge rejects requiring doctors to perform transition surgery, abortions

Oct 24, 2019

By annulling an Obama administration requirement that doctors perform gender transition procedures or treatments, as well as abortions, a federal judge in Texas has upheld the conscience rights of medical professionals across the nation, said a lawyer for plaintiffs in the case.

By Catholic News Service

Transgender man can sue Catholic hospital over hysterectomy

Sep 19, 2019

A California transgender man can go ahead with a discrimination lawsuit against a Catholic hospital that canceled his hysterectomy, an appeals court ruled Tuesday.

By Associated Press