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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
Michigan high school valedictorian allowed to reference Jesus in graduation speech
A Michigan high school valedictorian will be allowed to reference her Christian faith in her upcoming graduation speech, after being... Read more
Florida State University settles lawsuit with Catholic student
Florida State University has agreed to a settlement with a Catholic student who sued the school last year over his... Read more
Argentine lawyers take legal action against restrictions on Mass attendance
The Catholic Lawyers Corporation of Argentina filed a writ of amparo on Tuesday contending that recent health regulations decreed during... Read more
Hundreds of Muslim clerics have been detained in China's Xinjiang region
New research has shown that amid a widespread “reeducation” effort in a region of China— which the U.S. has designated... Read more
Milwaukee archdiocese sues over pandemic prison ministry prohibition
On Friday, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee against... Read more
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Indiana supreme court tosses out lawsuit against Indianapolis archdiocese
The Indiana supreme court on Friday dismissed a lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, filed by a former Catholic school... Read more
Legislators urge Biden to address global religious persecution
A bipartisan group of members of Congress asked President Biden this week to prioritize responding to global religious persecution. Read more
