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Spain's socialist party would ban religion classes – even in private schools
As Spain prepares for its general election in December, Pedro Sánchez, the leader of the nation's socialist party, has said... Read more
With release of religious freedom report, global watchdog gets funding renewal
President Barack Obama on Friday signed a bill reauthorizing the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, ending a period of... Read more
This Catholic healthcare group is being sued for refusing to provide abortions
Trinity Health Corporations, one of the largest Catholic health care operations in America, is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit... Read more
In wake of Pope Francis, bishops urge Congress to move on religious freedom
Citing Pope Francis, the U.S. bishops are urging lawmakers act quickly to pass a bill that would reauthorize the U.S.... Read more
Pope Francis reportedly met with Kim Davis, offered support
Embattled county clerk Kim Davis met with Pope Francis in Washington, D.C. last Thursday, her lawyer has told multiple media... Read more
For Pope Francis, it's imperative: religious liberty is a gift from God. Defend it.
In a Philadelphia moment laden with symbolism, Pope Francis on Saturday encouraged all Americans and all religions to unite against... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' religious liberty address to Hispanics
Pope Francis met with the Hispanic community and other immigrants at Philadelphia's Independence Hall, where the United States Declaration of... Read more
Francis defended religious liberty in word and deed, Archbishop Lori says of DC visit
Pope Francis’ defense of religious freedom at the White House on Wednesday was “hugely significant,” said the chair of the... Read more
Pope Francis to Obama: Religious freedom is beyond price
Pope Francis Wednesday reminded U.S. president Barack Obama that religious freedom is one of America's most “precious possessions,” while lauding... Read more
Little Sisters get temporary relief while Supreme Court mulls taking case
The Little Sisters of the Poor have received temporary protection from the federal contraception mandate until the Supreme Court decides... Read more
LGBT grant-maker wants to win religious liberty fight within three years
A leader in LGBT grant-making has told business leaders that he wants to shut down the political fight for religious... Read more
Will religious Boy Scout troops be tolerated when ban on gay leaders ends?
The Boy Scouts of America is moving to change its leadership standards in order to allow openly homosexual adult leaders... Read more
Court: Family-run pharmacy must carry Plan B despite religious objections
Owners of a pharmacy in Washington state must provide the morning-after contraceptive pill against their religious beliefs after a federal... Read more
Last hope: Little Sisters of the Poor appeal to Supreme Court
After a federal appeals court ruled that the Little Sisters of the Poor must obey the federal contraception mandate, the... Read more
Bible publisher wins permanent victory over HHS mandate
A Bible publisher based in Illinois has won its lawsuit against the federal contraception mandate, with a final ruling delivered... Read more
Disappointment follows ruling against Little Sisters in mandate case
The Little Sisters of the Poor have reiterated their commitment to following their conscience as they care for the poor... Read more
Controversial HHS mandate accommodation now finalized
In its latest update to the federal contraception mandate, the Obama administration on Friday finalized a set of proposed rules... Read more
Okla. ruling against 10 Commandment statue blasted as extreme, inconsistent
Responding to the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling that a Ten Commandments monument on capitol grounds violates the state constitution, critics... Read more
What happens when clerks object to providing gay marriage licenses?
After the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, some county clerks have voiced religious objections to issuing marriage licenses to same-sex... Read more
Want to put the Pope's encyclical into practice? Protect religious freedom, archbishop says
Religious freedom is absolutely necessary to implement the teachings of Pope Francis’ recent encyclical Laudato Si, said the U.S. bishops’... Read more
