The need for universal health care coverage was a major topic at the World Health Assembly meeting.

The leaders sent a letter to President Donald Trump, administration officials and members of Congress.

Universal and comprehensive health care coverage provides a foundation for a well-functioning economy and society.

Pope Francis advocates for the consistent ethic of life in a throwaway culture. Like Cardinal Bernardin many years ago, he defends the sanctity of life at every stage and in every situation.

Going to the margins to provide health services does not always earn Catholic hospitals praise; sometimes it provokes unfriendly scrutiny.