Springfield bishop objects to hospital's same-sex benefits

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau has expressed deep concern at the decision of a Catholic-based hospital group to extend benefits to same-sex spouses of employees.

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