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Catholic principal says Quebec rule prohibits teaching faith
The province of Quebec is moving towards a “closed secularism” that will harm the ability to teach Catholicism in high... Read more
Costa Rica court: Church has right to speak on social issues
Costa Rica's Electoral Supreme Court has said that the Church has the right to speak about social and moral issues,... Read more
Suit challenges HHS mandate on social justice grounds
The owner of a U.S. manufacturing business is filing an appeal to the Supreme Court over the HHS mandate, both... Read more
Bishops push for conscience protections in government funding
Leaders of the U.S. bishops have written to lawmakers insisting on the importance of including religious liberty protections and the... Read more
Manhattan Declaration draws renewed commitment, prayers
Advocates of life, marriage and religious liberty united in New York on Wednesday to pray together and reaffirm their dedication... Read more
Religious sisters lead first class-action suit against HHS mandate
The Little Sisters of the Poor have filed the first class-action lawsuit against the federal contraception mandate, saying that it... Read more
Bishops voice support for marriage, religious freedom bill
American bishops have praised a recent bill in the House of Representatives that would protect those who share the Church’s... Read more
Cardinal Dolan reaffirms bishops' opposition to HHS mandate
As scores of lawsuits against the federal contraception mandate continue to move through the courts, the head of the U.S.... Read more
European bishops warned of growing restrictions on religion
During their first meeting in Strasburg, held Sept. 12-14, the legal advisors to the European Bishops’ Conference warned of an... Read more
Canadian charter sparks fears over religious freedom threats
A government announcement of a Charter of Quebec Values defining the Canadian province as a secular state presents a grave... Read more
Religious liberty key to peace in Middle East, cardinal says
Lasting peace in the Holy Land and throughout the Middle East requires respect for human rights, including a vigorous freedom... Read more
Bishop highlights link between religious liberty, natural law
Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison, Wis., implored Catholics to speak up for religious freedom and for truth after explaining... Read more
Court: Christian photographers cannot refuse gay ceremonies
The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that a small Christian-owned photography business does not have the right to decline... Read more
Senate bill would aid religious minorities in Middle East
Amid ongoing attacks against Coptic Christians in Egypt, a U.S. Senator has introduced legislation aimed at protecting the rights of... Read more
Women say contraception mandate takes jab at motherhood
Women from around the country gathered in front of the White House on August 1 to protest national policies that... Read more
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
