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New religious freedom protections draw praise from experts
After the Trump administration announced new exemptions to the contraceptive mandate and a religious freedom guidance, experts said both actions... Read more
The government's new religious freedom guidance: What does it mean?
All eyes were on the Department of Health and Human Services on Friday, as the Trump administration announced a major... Read more
EWTN chairman encouraged by changes to HHS mandate
The chairman of EWTN Global Catholic Network voiced optimism over an announcement by the Trump administration Friday broadening religious and... Read more
Trump administration announces broad exemptions for HHS mandate
The Trump administration announced broad new exemptions to the HHS contraceptive mandate on Friday, giving relief to religious non-profits and... Read more
Why hasn't the Trump administration dropped the HHS mandate?
Lawyers for the Little Sisters of the Poor said it’s time for the Trump administration to admit that the Obama-era... Read more
Catholic group fighting HHS mandate disappointed exemption still unissued
After the US Department of Justice did not drop its appeal of a contraceptive mandate lawsuit by the Catholic Benefits... Read more
Trump admin ponders new religious freedom rule for HHS mandate
A leaked draft of a federal rule that would protect religious organizations from the controversial federal contraception mandate has won... Read more
Trump's executive order hailed as critical, but just a 'first step'
Religious freedom advocates credited President Donald Trump with taking a “first step” toward protecting religious freedom with an executive order... Read more
White House advisor reiterates Trump's commitment to religious freedom
An advisor to the White House rejected recent concerns that the Trump administration supports the controversial HHS mandate, saying it... Read more
Trump administration will continue defending HHS mandate in court
With President Donald Trump’s administration signaling that it is not dropping the HHS mandate cases against religious non-profits, plaintiffs are... Read more
Tom Price appointment to head HHS met with pro-life applause
Pro-life groups praised President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he would name Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) to be the next Secretary... Read more
New health-share group offers care with Catholic values
When the Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010, it immediately prompted concerns about freedom of conscience. Read more
After 'Catholic Spring' email leak, US bishops warn American ideals at risk
Following a leaked email from prominent political actors about a possible “Catholic Spring” movement to plant “seeds of the revolution”... Read more
Leaked emails show Clinton campaign head discussing 'revolution' against bishops
In a leaked email hacked from a private account, the chairman of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign appears to discuss with... Read more
US Bishops to government: End legal standoff with the Little Sisters
The United States government has an opportunity to end its legal battle with the Little Sisters of the Poor and... Read more
EWTN asks federal court to reconsider its HHS mandate case
The Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) has asked a federal court to reconsider its ruling forcing the company to comply... Read more
Little Sisters lay out alternatives to HHS mandate before Supreme Court
Asked whether there are ways for the government to provide contraceptive coverage that do not require them to violate their... Read more
Members of Congress speak up for Little Sisters before big day in court
Members of the United States Congress have voiced their support for the Little Sisters of the Poor before their case... Read more
When religious liberty collides with the sexual revolution
At the heart of many of today’s most pressing U.S. religious liberty concerns is the fallout from the sexual revolution... Read more
Visa, Chevron, and Pepsi are exempt from the HHS mandate – but the Little Sisters aren't
While Catholic nuns are required to obey health care regulations that they say violate the teachings of their faith, large... Read more
