The following is the text of a statement issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as a response to President Obama’s announced change of his policy concerning federally-mandated health care coverage. It is dated February 10, 2012. I doubt that anything could be more important than the ongoing struggle to preserve religious liberty and the sanctity of conscience. This statement is part of that struggle:
Absolutely the most important thing in politics. I am actually proud – to my surprise – at how the Bishops are handling this. I didn’t think they had it in them. May God continue to send them wisdom.