(United States Conference of Catholic Bishops headquarters building in Washington D.C.)
Cardinal DiNardo highlights problems for religious institutions, individuals
Sees Administration policy?s approach to religious freedom most grudging, arbitrary ever
Congressional action defending religious freedom long overdue
WASHINGTON - Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, chair of the U.S. bishops? Committee on Pro-Life Activities, called on Congress to address the crisis in health care sparked by the Obama administration?s contraceptive/sterilization coverage mandate in an August 3 letter to members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
(U.S. Capital and Senate Chambers in Washington D.C.)
The mandate, which was announced a year ago by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, he said, ?would forbid Americans to provide or purchase health coverage unless it includes female surgical sterilizations, all FDA-approved prescription drugs and devices for preventing pregnancy