Catholic Charities USA responds to inaccurate media reports

For Immediate Release: July 31, 2009 - Contact:  Roger Conner,  (703) 236-6218

HEALTH CARE STATEMENT OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA

Alexandria, VA—In response to inaccurate online media reports, Catholic Charities USA states unequivocally that it does not support any plan to reform health care and/or any proposed legislative provision that allows or promotes the funding of abortions or that compels any health care provider or institution to provide such a service. In fact, Catholic Charities USA will continue to work with the Catholic Health Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to ensure that any health care reform legislation will not include such provisions. All media accounts or public comments that misrepresent this position are inaccurate.

“These attacks appear to be politically motivated by opponents of health care reform. They are distortions of the truth and disingenuous. Catholic Charities USA will continue to work to reform health care in a way that is consistent with the teachings of our faith.” said Fr. Larry Snyder, President.

For additional information, please visit Catholic Charities USA Health Care Reform Web page.