Conscience
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Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More: following God’s law above all else
On the feast of Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More, CNA presents a question-and-answer lowdown on their lives and legacies. Read more
Archbishop Naumann encourages Catholics to get vaccinated, accommodate consciences
More U.S. bishops this week issued statements on COVID-19 vaccine mandates and conscientious objection. Read more
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‘Dereliction of its duty’: US bishops rebuke Biden administration for dropping conscience rights lawsuit
The U.S. bishops on Thursday criticized the Biden administration for dropping a conscience rights lawsuit. Read more
‘An assault on those who are pro-life’: Legal group responds to DOJ dropping conscience complaint
A conservative legal group this week criticized the Justice Department for dropping its conscience rights lawsuit against a Vermont hospital... Read more
Ohio enacts health care conscience protections
Ohio state law now includes conscience protections for medical professionals, after Governor Mike DeWine signed a state budget bill into... Read more
Charter ahead of international summit affirms religious freedom "for Everyone, Everywhere, All the Time"
Ahead of the International Religious Freedom Summit 2021 (IRF Summit), co-chairs Samuel Brownback and Katrina Lantos Swett, along with the... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone rebukes legislators' take on Communion debate
On June 23, 2021, First Things published Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone’s paragraph-by-paragraph response to “Statement of Principles,” a document developed by... Read more
Abortion is 'pre-eminent' human rights issue, St Augustine bishop says as election nears
Abortion is a “fundamental threat to the beginning of life itself” and Catholics can't be passive on the “pre-eminent” human... Read more
Abortion 'most directly attacks life', Grand Island bishop teaches
Though there are many affronts to life, from conception to death, the violence of abortion is the most direct attack... Read more
What Cardinal Newman can teach the modern world about freedom of conscience
The writings of newly-canonized St. John Henry Newman offer important reflections for contemporary society on freedom of conscience and the... Read more
Pope to Rota: There is an 'urgent' need to form consciences on marriage
In a speech to the Roman Rota Monday, Pope Francis said there is a need to develop better means of... Read more
It's a responsibility to seek truth, educate youth, Pope Francis says
On Tuesday Pope Francis made a pilgrimage to the graves of two 20th century Italian priests, reflecting on charity and... Read more
This proposed law would protect doctors who object to abortion
A bill that would protect health care providers’ freedom to opt-out of abortion mandates they find objectionable has once again... Read more
Disappointment as Senate Republicans drop religious freedom amendment
Senate Republicans agreed to remove a religious liberty amendment from a defense bill earlier this week, after a fierce campaign... Read more
US bishops call for legal protection of doctors who won't perform abortions
Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Archbishop William Lori are once again calling on the House of Representatives to enact the Conscience... Read more
Cost and conscience – why more Christians are ditching health insurance for this alternative
The youngest of James Lansberry’s nine children almost didn’t survive his birth. Born with no heartbeat, he was resuscitated and... Read more
Read today's report from the German small group at the Synod
Read below the full text of the report released Wednesday by the German-speaking small group at the Synod on the... Read more
Troubled by Indiana reaction, Christian leaders stress gravity of religious liberty
Catholic and Southern Baptist leaders called Friday for a recommitment to religious freedom, lamenting the “acrimony and lies” surrounding efforts... Read more
