Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kan., chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities, processes at the conclusion of the opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life Jan. 23, 2020, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. (CNS/Long Island Catholic/Gregory A. Shemitz)
Washington — Two U.S. bishop's committee chairmen said Dec. 17 they "strongly commend" the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services taking "corrective action" against a Vermont medical center and the state of California for allegedly violating federal conscience protection laws when it comes to abortion.