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Amid religious freedom concerns, relief over Indiana bill's failure
An Indiana anti-discrimination bill failed in the state senate because it would have proved disastrous for religious freedom, one legal... Read more
This LGBT advocate changed his mind about Christian bakers
Peter Tatchell is a passionate human rights campaigner who outwardly voices his support of same-sex marriage and LGBT issues. Read more
Could it soon be illegal for doctors to believe in male and female?
A current proposal by a federal agency has raised concerns that doctors may be punished for believing that there are... Read more
New scorecard to track Congress' action on global religious freedom
Religious liberty advocates hope a new congressional scorecard will embolden members of Congress to promote freedom for embattled religious minorities... Read more
Religious liberty at center of Pope's meeting with Iranian president
On Tuesday Pope Francis met with Iranian president Hassan Rouhani for the first time, an encounter that focused heavily on... Read more
Scrap tires and pea gravel – Supreme Court to hear religious discrimination claim
The U.S. Supreme Court has announced that it will review a case about a Missouri Christian pre-school which was prohibited... Read more
Relief, gratitude as Christian pastor freed from Iranian prison
Religious freedom advocates voiced gratitude and joy at the release of Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen who had... Read more
Indiana bill seeks to clarify religious freedom protection
A proposed law in Indiana would replace the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act with language that its advocates say is... Read more
What makes someone religious? Tax forms, apparently
Since its first introduction, the federal contraception mandate has drawn controversy, with hundreds of employers saying it forces them to... Read more
Religious freedom group condemns Saudi Arabia's execution of Shi'a cleric
The U.S. chief religious freedom watchdog condemned Saudi Arabia’s Jan. 2 execution of a Shi’a Muslim cleric as a violation... Read more
Little Sisters to Supreme Court: Don't make us pick between faith and the poor
Religious sisters should not be forced to choose between caring for the poor and obeying their conscience, the Little Sisters... Read more
This midwife can't get a job in Sweden - and it's a serious problem
For years, Ellinor Grimmark had dreamed of being a midwife in her Swedish hometown of Skarstad. Read more
Will we be allowed to disagree about marriage in the future?
The future of a diverse and pluralistic public square is at stake in the debate over marriage and sexuality, said... Read more
Changes in Irish equality law could threaten identity of religious schools
A measure passed by the Irish legislature in the name of equality actually threatens the ability of religious institutions to... Read more
European human rights court upholds church autonomy
A religious freedom legal group has praised a decision by the European Court on Human Rights, saying it protects churches... Read more
Faith on the football field – Fargo high school stands up for religious freedom
A Catholic high school in North Dakota believes prayer is at the heart of every activity – even a football... Read more
US bishops met with Obama yesterday. Here's what they talked about.
Leading Catholic bishops met with President Barack Obama at the White House on Friday and had a discussed a number... Read more
Supreme Court to hear HHS mandate case for Little Sisters, other non-profits
The Supreme Court will hear legal challenges to the federal contraception mandate brought by numerous non-profit groups, including the Little... Read more
Advocates chide US – stop ignoring religiously-motivated violence
The U.S. must recognize all causes of religious freedom abuses around the world – including religious motivations where they exist,... Read more
Catholics in Cuba call on government to remove religious restrictions
Through one of its media outlets, the Havana archdiocese has called on the Cuban government “to definitively remove the restrictions... Read more
