Dec. 23, 2020
Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON -- Over 40 prominent pro-life leaders called on the U.S. Senate Dec. 21 to reject President-elect Joe Biden's nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
"Mr. Becerra carries a national reputation for his vehement, unwavering support for abortion, including in the ninth month, his staunch convictions in opposition to conscience rights for medical professionals, and his hostile opinions regarding the freedoms of religious organizations, among other issues that are of major concern to us," the leaders said in a letter to senators.
Becerra, who was nominated by Biden Dec. 7, must be confirmed by the Senate. He would be the first Latino to be HHS secretary and would be Biden's chief health care officer.