New U.S. global health policy seen as a way to eliminate malaria in concert with faith leaders March 26, 2026By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, World News The future of efforts to eliminate malaria in sub-Saharan Africa may depend in part on a U.S. policy shift now drawing mixed reactions.
The miracle of a living kidney donor: Virginia man realizes the power of persistent prayer March 25, 2026By Ann M. Augherton OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, World News He was put on a waiting list for a kidney transplant. More than 94,000 Americans are waiting for a kidney transplant, according to national data. Many never receive one.
Universal health coverage is not a luxury but ‘a moral imperative,’ pope says March 24, 2026By OSV News Vatican News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Vatican, World News Universal health coverage is not “merely a technical goal to be achieved” but is a “moral imperative,” Pope Leo XIV told participants at a conference on health equity.
Archbishop, witnesses testify to religious freedom risks health care providers face March 17, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, Religious Freedom, World News Conscience protections for faith-based health providers remain a key religious freedom concern, witnesses at a March 16 meeting of the Department of Justice’s Religious Liberty Commission said.
Amid measles uptick, infectious diseases specialist says Church recommends vaccination March 12, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News Amid a spike in measles cases in the U.S., an infectious diseases specialist, who is also a Catholic deacon, told OSV News that the Church “has recommended measles vaccination to safeguard the health of children and families.”
New initiative to form mental health professionals rooted in Church teaching February 28, 2026By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Health Care, News, World News A new initiative by the University of Mary and the Diocese of Phoenix promises to respond to today’s rising mental health challenges by forming mental health professionals who are clinically trained and rooted in the Catholic teaching on human dignity.
Mercy Medical Center receives distinctive nursing recognition February 26, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Health Care, Local News, News Mercy Medical Center’s nurses were recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with “Magnet” recognition with distinction, according to a media release issued by the hospital Feb. 23.
Bioethics of the brain: A conversation with a Catholic neurosurgeon February 16, 2026By Charlie Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Health Care Charlie Camosy recently spoke on this topic with Gabriel LeBeau, a second-year neurosurgery resident at the University of Kansas Medical Center, who has had the bioethics of the brain on his mind for a while now with an interest in brain-machine interfaces, neurotechnology and cerebrovascular neurosurgery.
Ave Maria University battles measles outbreak February 13, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News A Catholic university in Florida is battling an outbreak of measles among its students, with 7 in quarantine as of Feb. 11.
March for Life rally, national shrine, CUA among infection sites for confirmed measles cases in D.C. February 9, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News The March for Life rally, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and several buildings at The Catholic University of America were among infection sites for confirmed measles cases in the District of Columbia, the capital city’s health department said Feb. 7.
Two major medical groups back limits on gender transition procedures for minors February 6, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, World News Two major medical groups have backed limitations on certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures for minors who identify as transgender.
Trump administration ends federally funded research with fetal tissue from elective abortions January 22, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News The Trump administration Jan. 22 announced a policy ending the use of fetal tissue from elective abortions in federally funded research.
