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Archbishop Lori says attacks on life, liberty directly linked
There is an inherent connection between the right to life and liberty, said Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, and... Read more
Atlanta archdiocese cites high stakes in challenge to HHS mandate
Adding to the dozens of lawsuits against the HHS mandate, the Archdiocese of Atlanta and three other Catholic institutions have... Read more
Bishops say Biden made 'inaccurate' mandate statement
The U.S. bishops criticized Vice President Joe Biden for an “inaccurate statement of fact” about the HHS mandate’s impact on... Read more
With over 100 plaintiffs, lawyers for mandate objectors are hopeful
As the number of plaintiffs suing over the controversial HHS mandate reaches 100, a leading religious freedom legal group is... Read more
Catholic group flunks Obama on religious liberty
Religious liberty advocacy group the Catholic Association released a voter guide on Oct. 4 that gives a failing grade to... Read more
Paul Ryan video for Catholic voters stresses religious freedom
Republican vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan has made a special video message for Catholic voters pledging that religious liberty... Read more
Christian Bible publisher sues over HHS mandate
A Christian Bible publisher has become the latest of nearly 100 plaintiffs to file a lawsuit challenging the federal contraception... Read more
EWTN novena begins with homily on spiritual aspect of religious freedom fight
Bishop-designate James D. Conley of Lincoln, Neb. began a novena to the Virgin Mary for religious freedom in the U.S.... Read more
Mo. business appealing ruling against its HHS mandate lawsuit
A federal district court in Missouri has dismissed a Catholic businessman’s lawsuit that contends that the HHS mandate violates his... Read more
Supreme Court justices urged to let God inspire their work
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio encouraged six Supreme Court justices to allow God to inspire their pursuit of justice and to... Read more
Conscience rights for pharmacists upheld in Illinois ruling
An Illinois appeals court’s ruling on the conscience rights of pharmacists is being hailed as a victory for religious freedom... Read more
HHS mandate allows minors free contraception, sterilization
Minor children on their parents’ health care plans will have free coverage of sterilization and contraception, including abortion-causing drugs, under... Read more
Thousands join grassroots women's movement opposing HHS mandate
Thousands of women across the country are leading grassroots efforts to make their voices heard in opposition to the federal... Read more
New study finds rise in religious restrictions worldwide
Hostility towards religion has risen globally, both in the form of government restrictions and social attitudes, determined a new study... Read more
House passes bill to promote human rights in Vietnam
A bill to encourage freedom and respect for human rights, including religious liberty, in communist-run Vietnam was approved by the... Read more
UK lawyers say Christians may have to choose between faith and job
Attorneys representing the United Kingdom said last week that Christians might have to forfeit their jobs if they wish to... Read more
Democratic convention emphasizes economy, contraception mandate
Providing economic security for the middle class and access to free contraception as a key part of women’s health care... Read more
Catholics for Choice argues religious freedom only applies to private actions
A dissenting Catholic group believes that the First Amendment protection of religious freedom applies to personal decisions but does not... Read more
EPA efforts highlighted at Democrats' faith council meeting
Concern for the environment and a desire to care for one's neighbor through the federal government were among the ways... Read more
Role of faith, family emphasized at Republican convention
Prominent members of the Republican Party highlighted faith and family values as being intrinsic to America’s identity as a nation... Read more
