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EU ruling against workplace hijab draws religious freedom criticism
Responding to the case of a receptionist fired for wearing a hijab to work, the Court of Justice of the... Read more
Critics of church demolitions in Sudan pressured to keep silent
Christians who are criticizing government action against churches are facing pressure from Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Services. Read more
NY archdiocese defends right to make hiring decisions
The Archdiocese of New York argued before a federal circuit court this week that it should have the freedom to... Read more
Muhammad Ali's family speaks up on religious freedom after airport detainment
Family members of boxing great Muhammed Ali say they were detained at an airport for their religion and have linked... Read more
How old anti-Catholic laws still threaten religious freedom today
Anti-Catholic state laws from the 19th century are today being used by secularists to fight public funding of all religious... Read more
Florist who lost religious liberty case says all freedoms are at stake
A Washington florist fined for not serving a same-sex wedding out of conscience says the state's supreme court “violated” her... Read more
Meet the priest who has helped rescue thousands on the Mediterranean Sea
Father Alberto Gaton is the chaplain of a Spanish ship that combats human trafficking by rescuing people in the Mediterranean... Read more
Why we need a religious freedom move from Trump – and soon
President Donald Trump must sign an executive order with broad protections for religious freedom, or global consequences could soon follow,... Read more
Outgoing ambassador sees major strides in religious freedom
The U.S. has made significant strides in promoting religious freedom abroad in the last two years, says the outgoing U.S.... Read more
This proposed law would protect doctors who object to abortion
A bill that would protect health care providers’ freedom to opt-out of abortion mandates they find objectionable has once again... Read more
Trump defends refugee policy as part of protecting religious freedom
President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted that protecting religious freedom is a U.S. priority, while defending his recent halt of... Read more
Catholic bishops see trouble in Trump-backed LGBT executive order
The U.S. bishops are concerned by the Trump administration’s decision to maintain a “troubling” Obama-era executive order that could demand... Read more
Supreme Court pick wins applause from religious freedom advocates
Pro-life leaders and religious freedom advocates hailed President Trump’s choice of Neil Gorsuch to fill the Supreme Court vacancy on... Read more
Meet the new head of Alliance Defending Freedom
For Michael P. Farris, the new head of Alliance Defending Freedom, educating the general American public on the rich history... Read more
Christians and Muslims are both concerned for the future of UK pharmacists
Proposed standards for U.K. medical professionals could force them to violate their religious beliefs on the job, both Christian and... Read more
The shocking Nebraska law that barred a nun from teaching
Sister Madeleine Miller’s efforts to substitute teach in a Nebraska public school ran afoul of a century-old law that left... Read more
'Conscience in Residency' project supports doctors in training
When it came time for medical student Ashley Stone to apply to OB/GYN residency programs, she was determined to remain... Read more
Gay marriage lawsuit against Catholic school not expected to succeed
A lawsuit against a Catholic high school claims that it was illegal discrimination to fire a teacher for contracting a... Read more
The Church in India – a shining light for all to see
India is a country of more than 1.2 billion people, with Christians accounting for only some three percent of the... Read more
St Louis archbishop foresees dire effects of proposed abortion law
Giving civil rights protection to abortion would undermine respect for life and threaten the religious freedom of Catholic institutions, the... Read more
