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Religion in China: 'It’s never been worse than it is right now,' Congress hears
At a congressional hearing on the worldwide persecution of Christians, religious freedom advocates warned Thursday of the plight of Christians... Read more
France’s mandatory teen service program draws serious religious freedom concerns
France’s soon-to-be mandatory Universal National Service program for teens has drawn serious religious freedom concerns, with critics noting that the... Read more
Eritrean Catholics dedicate Apostles' Fast to pray over clinics' closure
The head of the Eritrean Catholic Church has called for the Church's faithful to observe the current fasting season in... Read more
Maryland Christian school sues after being evicted from voucher program
A Christian grade school in Maryland is filing a lawsuit after state officials denied its participation in a voucher program... Read more
Quebecois bishops: prohibition on religious garb will 'fuel fear and intolerance'
The Canadian province of Quebec passed a law Sunday prohibiting future government employees “in positions of authority” from expressing their... Read more
US Supreme Court will soon decide 'Peace Cross' First Amendment case
Before the month is out, the US Supreme Court is expected to issue its decision in an establishment clause case... Read more
Supreme Court gives second chance to Oregon cake bakers who declined same-sex wedding
An Oregon bakery whose owners declined to make a cake celebrating a same-sex commitment ceremony will get another chance in... Read more
Cities, states ask courts to block HHS conscience protections before taking effect
Santa Clara County, California is the latest entity to ask a federal judge to block a new rule from the... Read more
Colo. baker sued a third time, for refusal to make cake signifying gender transition
Jack Phillips, a Christian cake baker based in Colorado, is being sued for a third time for declining to make... Read more
Little Sisters of the Poor to defend contraception exception against lawsuits
The Little Sisters of the Poor are expected back in court Thursday to ask for protection against a lawsuit seeking... Read more
Catholic school free from legal threats, Ohio city says after lawsuit
A private Catholic school in Ohio has dropped its federal lawsuit after the city of South Euclid clarified that the... Read more
California advances bill to violate sacramental seal
State senators in California have voted to approve a law that would require priests to violate the seal of confession.... Read more
States sue over HHS' stronger conscience protections for doctors, nurses
An array of states and cities filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a new Department of Health and Human Services rule... Read more
Despite religious freedom concerns, House passes Equality Act
The House of Representatives passed the controversial Equality Act on Friday, amid heated opposition from those who argue it would... Read more
Discrimination against religion has become ‘fashionable’ says Pence
Christians should prepare to be persecuted for their beliefs, Vice President Mike Pence told graduates during a commencement address at... Read more
Arrest of Christians in Nepal prompts religious freedom worry
Reports of five Christians being arrested on faith-related charges in Nepal this week have sparked international concern and calls for... Read more
Self-evident truths now require ‘air quotes’ senator warns
The founding principles of American politics are at risk, Utah’s Senator Mike Lee told CNA April 26. Read more
IRS grants Satanic Temple recognition as a 'church'
A satanic group has announced they have been granted recognition as a church by the Internal Revenue Service. Read more
Supreme Court to hear sexual orientation, gender identity employment cases
In a decision that could have potentially far-reaching consequences, the U.S. Supreme Court has said it will hear cases involving... Read more
Court rules against Catholic foster agency in Philadelphia
After a yearlong legal struggle, a federal appeals court has ruled that city contractors in Philadelphia must place foster children... Read more
