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Religious freedom leader says threats in US are real
The head of a federal commission that promotes religious liberty warned that while threats to religious freedom in the U.S.... Read more
Religious differences compatible with freedom, Jewish leader says
True religious liberty does not require religious individuals to minimize differences in the tenets of their faith, said Jewish Rabbi... Read more
Hobby Lobby lawyer encouraged by latest hearing
The lawyer representing Hobby Lobby and its Christian owners in a lawsuit challenging the federal contraception mandate is heartened following... Read more
Archbishop Chaput urges Americans to 'wake up' on religious freedom
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia says Americans need to awaken to threats against religious freedom given the new revelations... Read more
International religious freedom report notes persecution
Secretary of State John Kerry released on May 20 the annual International Religious Freedom Report for 2012, which documents violence... Read more
Pope highlights religious freedom on Edict of Milan anniversary
Pope Francis stressed the importance of religious freedom in a message for the 1,700th anniversary of the Roman Emperor Constantine... Read more
Minn. redefines marriage despite religious freedom warnings
The state of Minnesota has redefined marriage to include same-sex couples despite concerns over social wellbeing and religious liberty raised... Read more
Second Fortnight for Freedom to highlight marriage, mandate
The U.S. bishops' conference has announced a second Fortnight for Freedom, scheduled for the two weeks leading up to Interdependence... Read more
Controversy draws attention to military ban on 'proselytism'
Uncertainty over what constitutes coercive “proselytism,” which is barred by military policy, has led to concern and criticism of recent... Read more
HHS appeal withdrawal gives temporary relief to Bible publisher
An Illinois-based Bible publisher has secured temporary relief from the federal contraception mandate after the Obama administration asked an appellate... Read more
Global report warns of 'dire' religious freedom plight
A recent report on international religious liberty cautioned that severe threats to freedom of religion exist in diverse communities through... Read more
Council of Europe hailed for religious freedom resolution
A resolution passed by the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly is being lauded as an important – although limited –... Read more
Human rights include religious freedom, commission says
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has asked Secretary of State John Kerry to focus on religious liberty as... Read more
Gloria Estefan says Christ's teachings are key to peace
Visiting the Vatican to participate in the recent TEDx conference on religious freedom, Cuban singer Gloria Estefan said that the... Read more
Florist faces second lawsuit over gay wedding refusal
A florist in Washington is being sued for a second time after choosing not to provide flower arrangements for a... Read more
Knights of Columbus call for end to HHS mandate
The Knights of Columbus filed formal comments with the U.S. government on Monday, calling for an end to the Health... Read more
Fight against HHS mandate draws thanks from bishops
The U.S. bishops have thanked organizations and entities for their courage in fighting a federal contraception mandate that forces employers... Read more
Catholics rally behind DC priest amid controversy
Students and parishioners are speaking up for a Catholic priest after two gay students at George Washington University said they... Read more
Americans encouraged to join mounting opposition to mandate
With six days remaining to file public comments on the federal contraception mandate, one Catholic leader is calling on Americans... Read more
Hobby Lobby granted full court hearing for mandate case
Christian-owned craft giant Hobby Lobby will be able to make its appeal against the federal contraception mandate before a full... Read more
