AVE MARIA, Fla. – Catholic bishops wrote a letter to Congress this week urging them not to repeal the Affordable Care Act, despite opposing portions of it for years.
While the Catholic Church is still against segments of the Affordable Care Act, Bishop Frank Dewane wants to see those who can’t afford health care taken care of.
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