U.S. Catholic Church Received At Least $1B In Federal COVID-19 Aid

The transcript discusses the allocation of government coronavirus aid to dioceses during the pandemic, with estimates reaching up to $3.5 billion. It highlights that some dioceses involved in scandals received aid. The CARES Act provided exemptions for faith-based organizations, allowing them to receive loans. The US Catholic Church lobbied against a rule that restricted loans to businesses with over 500 employees. A spokesperson emphasized the importance of these loans for faith-based organizations to continue their services during the crisis.

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