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US religious freedom commissioners urge foreign policy action
Leaders of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom say that religious liberty is an “essential element” of human dignity... Read more
Catholic thinker to head US religious freedom commission
Princeton law professor Robert P. George has been elected as chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, giving... Read more
Vietnam president's visit shines spotlight on human rights
As the leaders of the United States and Vietnam prepare to meet, one federal lawmaker is calling for stronger efforts... Read more
Bishops say concerns remain over final contraception mandate
After an initial analysis of the finalized HHS mandate, the U.S. bishops are warning that despite changes, the regulation still... Read more
Laity must help restore religious liberty, Cardinal Wuerl says
To renew respect for religious freedom in society, the Church needs lay people who live out their religious beliefs with love,... Read more
Lawsuit seeks to uncover influences on HHS mandate policy
The Diocese of Pittsburgh has filed a lawsuit charging that the federal government created illegal barriers to its request for... Read more
Faith groups unite to stress need for HHS mandate exemptions
More than 100 religious leaders from various faith backgrounds are asking the U.S. government to respect the beliefs of those... Read more
Lincoln bishop: strengthen faith to restore religious freedom
The recent threats against religious freedom are an opportunity for the faithful to grow closer to God through prayer, fasting... Read more
Hobby Lobby gets temporary reprieve from mandate fines
A district court has ruled that the national craft chain Hobby Lobby may move forward with its lawsuit against the... Read more
Religious freedom groups worried over final HHS mandate
Despite assurances from the Obama administration that the finalized version of the contraception mandate accounts for freedom of conscience, some... Read more
HHS mandate for religious groups finalized with few changes
The Obama administration announced on June 28 that it has finalized its regulations on the federal contraception mandate as it... Read more
Hobby Lobby moves forward in seeking mandate reprieve
A federal appeals court has paved the way for arts-and-crafts retailer Hobby Lobby to pursue an injunction that would block... Read more
Marriage ruling raises questions of religious freedom
After the Supreme Court narrowly ruled that the federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, religious leaders are highlighting the... Read more
Denver rally draws hundreds in support of religious freedom
Hundreds of people in the Archdiocese of Denver attended a prayer rally for religious freedom on June 22, standing up... Read more
Threat to one faith endangers freedom for all, warn leaders
Noting significant threats to religious liberty in modern U.S. society, speakers at a recent national conference stressed that all faiths... Read more
Catholics, Baptists come together over conscience rights bill
Catholic and Baptist leaders are collaborating to ask national legislators to support a bill that would offer conscience protections to... Read more
Religious freedom erosion threatens all rights, panel says
Federal lawmakers, archdiocesan representatives and leaders of companies and non-profit organizations came together at a Philadelphia forum to publicly support... Read more
Religion plays irreplaceable role in society, Archbishop Lori says
Opening the 2013 Fortnight for Freedom, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore emphasized the unique contribution that religion brings to... Read more
Diverse faith leaders unite over religious freedom concerns
Religious leaders from a variety of faith backgrounds are speaking out against the declining role of religion in society, as... Read more
Bipartisan warning issued over religious freedom threats in health care
Members of the U.S. House's Congressional Values Action Team gathered at a special order to voice their concerns over threats... Read more
