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Iowa religious freedom bill sets 'highest standard' for government, backers say
An effort to restore strong religious freedom protections in Iowa has the backing of the state Catholic conference and others... Read more
Vancouver archbishop asks officials to ease ban on religious services
As religious services in British Columbia are still shut down by government orders, a Catholic archbishop is asking the government... Read more
House passes Equality Act, which bishops warned would ‘punish’ religious groups
The House on Thursday passed the Equality Act, a bill that the U.S. bishops have warned would trample religious freedom... Read more
Health secretary nominee: 'I have never sued any nuns'
On Wednesday, President Biden’s health secretary nominee defended coercive contraceptive and abortion coverage mandates against Catholic nuns, claiming he had... Read more
How a religious White House office could promote the common good—or politicize religion
As President Joe Biden re-established a key White House faith-based office last week, former political liaisons to religious groups commended... Read more
Masterpiece Cakeshop attorney: No, religious freedom for wedding vendors isn’t harmful
Ahead of a significant Supreme Court case that could determine whether Catholic adoption agencies can stay open in the U.S.,... Read more
USCCB: Equality Act would ‘punish’ religious groups opposed to gender ideology
The U.S. bishops’ conference (USCCB) has come out in opposition to the Equality Act, which was introduced in the U.S.... Read more
French National Assembly passes anti-extremism bill proposing stricter rules for religion
The French National Assembly has passed a bill that backers say will counter extremism and separatism, especially among French Muslims.... Read more
Scottish Christian leaders join in opposition to proposed Hate Crime law
The Catholic bishops of Scotland, along with several other Christian groups, are speaking out against a proposed “hate crimes” law... Read more
San Francisco archbishop: State can't close churches, 'science' is on our side
Government officials cannot shut down religious services as “non-essential” during the pandemic—particularly when they are contradicting the “science” in doing... Read more
New book collects Carl Anderson's speeches on religious liberty
A recently published work collects speeches, articles, and essays by Carl Anderson, the Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus,... Read more
Archdiocese of Chicago to court: Let parishes choose their staff
Attorneys for the Archdiocese of Chicago argued before the Seventh Circuit on Tuesday that parishes should be free to choose... Read more
Supreme Court rebukes California's strict coronavirus rules for churches
California’s strict coronavirus rules banning indoor worship were blocked and revised by a U.S. Supreme Court injunction late Friday night,... Read more
Victoria’s ‘conversion therapy’ ban has dangerous flaws, say religious leaders
A proposed ban on “conversion therapy” for sexual orientation or gender identity in Australia’s Victoria state is far too broad... Read more
Indiana county wins appeal to display Nativity scene
A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed an Indiana county to display a nativity scene at its courthouse. Read more
Ryan Anderson: Church teaching an 'untapped resource' for responding to culture wars
In an interview with CNA, Ryan Anderson—a prominent speaker and author on marriage, sexuality, religious freedom, and natural law—offered advice... Read more
Canadian student journalist fired for Catholic views charges discrimination
A Catholic student who said his university’s newspaper wrongly fired him for his critical views of homosexuality and transgenderism has... Read more
Cardinal: Danish bill requiring translation of homilies threatens religious freedom
A cardinal said on Friday that a proposed law in Denmark requiring the translation of all homilies into Danish is... Read more
Trump admin proposal a last-ditch effort to offer religious groups SBA loans
A proposal made on the last day of the Trump administration would make religious businesses eligible to receive loans from... Read more
Court: Vermont can’t exclude Catholic school student from college tuition program
A federal court of appeals has sided with a Catholic high school student who challenged a State of Vermont policy... Read more
