Illinois Catholics will recall that in 2000, the Illinois General Assembly passed a bill that would have required Catholic hospitals to dispense the so-called “morning after” abortion pill.

Illinois Catholics will recall that in 2000, the Illinois General Assembly passed a bill that would have required Catholic hospitals to dispense the so-called “morning after” abortion pill. When Cardinal George responded by announcing that the entire Catholic hospital system would be shut down, the politicians backed off. In his message to the sick, Pope John Paul encourages Catholics to remain caring AND Catholic.