Call for additional emergency appropriations and policy changes
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops committee chairpersons have identified additional areas of need in addressing the COVID-19 crisis. Letters have been sent to the members of the various congressional committees considering a fourth CARES Act.
The bishops commend the swift and bipartisan action already taken and express appreciation for the helpful provisions that were included in the legislative packages enacted so far. They write: "As bishops of the Catholic Church at the service of all God’s people, we stand ready to work with you to advance the common good during this global and national health emergency, including by promoting the dignity and value of all human life and by protecting poor and vulnerable people who are most at risk. Accordingly, we urge you in the strongest possible terms to use the money and policies in these bills to fund and promote life-affirming policies and not to advance the destruction of innocent human life.
As you contemplate additional emergency appropriations, we urge you to please consider the following requests, organized by subcommittee..."
Letters issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding COVID-19
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