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Social media being weaponized against religious freedom, Archbishop Cordileone argues
The archbishop of San Francisco has warned of the use of social media to promote a “new kind of fundamentalism”... Read more
Federal court dismisses lawsuit against Indianapolis archdiocese
A federal district court on Wednesday tossed out a lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, filed by a former Catholic... Read more
Spanish Supreme Court rules divorced-and-remarried religion teacher must be reinstated
Spain’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a religion teacher whose declaration of suitability to teach religion was withdrawn by the... Read more
Ninth Circuit favors Washington church in case against state abortion coverage mandate
A Washington church won its case against a state abortion coverage mandate on Thursday, in a ruling by a federal... Read more
Cardinal Dolan emphasizes hope amid global religious persecution
There is reason for hope for global religious freedom, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York told an international gathering of... Read more
Uyghur survivor of China’s detention camps testifies to their brutality
A two-time survivor of China’s detention camps in Xinjiang described suffering physical and sexual violence at the hands of camp... Read more
Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit against Archdiocese of Chicago
A federal appeals court on Friday dismissed a hostile work environment lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Chicago, citing a religious... Read more
Advocate for Christians attacked in Sudan
Boutros Badawi, a Christian activist and advisor to Sudan’s Minister of Religious Affairs, was attacked recently in the Sudanese capital. Read more
Cardinal Dolan emphasizes shared goals in appearance with Mormon leader
Appearing alongside the Catholic Archbishop of New York, an elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this... Read more
Mackenzie Scott donates millions to controversial group outspoken on Catholic issues, religious freedom
Several million dollars from the Amazon fortune of Jeff Bezos’ former wife Mackenzie Scott have funded a controversial multi-religious advocacy... Read more
Religious freedom advocates warn that church closures are ‘wrong direction’ for Algeria
The closure of several Christian churches in Algeria, as well as court convictions of Christians for undermining Muslim beliefs, are... Read more
Religious freedom advocates express optimism after Fulton decision
Religious freedom advocates on Monday applauded a recent Supreme Court decision, arguing it heralds a positive outlook for religious freedom... Read more
US Catholics urged to practice ‘solidarity’ on religious freedom
Catholics in the United States are being encouraged to pray each day this week about an issue related to religious... Read more
‘Overjoyed’ foster moms react to Supreme Court ruling in their favor
The foster moms at the center of the Supreme Court case Fulton v. City of Philadelphia celebrated the high court... Read more
Supreme Court sides unanimously with Catholic Social Services in religious freedom case
The Supreme Court on Thursday decided unanimously in favor of Catholic Social Services in its lawsuit against the city of... Read more
Cardinal: Religious freedom will be Europe’s ‘great problem of the future’
‘We must be on guard,’ said Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich. Read more
Wealthy donors pour millions into anti-religious freedom efforts, as Catholic adoption agency ruling looms
Grant listings from wealthy philanthropies and strategic political donor networks show that millions of dollars continue to pour into advocacy... Read more
Wedding cake, controversy and faith: Colorado baker's book recounts years-long legal fight
Jack Phillips, a Colorado baker whose decision not to bake cakes for same-sex weddings ended up taking him before the... Read more
Hong Kong advocacy organization condemns China's refusal to allow commemoration of Tiananmen Square protests
An organization aiming to support the democratic movement and religious freedom in Hong Kong spoke out on Thursday against China’s... Read more
Ahead of pivotal Supreme Court decision, foster care agency mired in religious freedom fight
Ahead of an anticipated ruling by the Supreme Court in a landmark foster care case, a Christian foster care agency... Read more
