U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
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USCIRF report: State Department rebuking religious freedom violators rarely changes policy
Out of 164 CPC designations, there has only been one “binding agreement” entered to address a religious freedom violation and... Read more
U.S. religious freedom watchdog’s new appointments include three Catholics
The USCIRF is a government organization that reviews violations of religious freedom around the world and makes policy recommendations. Read more
Here are the countries that rank worst in the world in religious freedom
Among the countries topping USCIRF’s list of the world’s most egregious religious freedom violators are Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, and India. Read more
Five things Catholics can do to support international religious liberty
At the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Summit on Wednesday, Robert George shared five steps Catholics can take to... Read more
The US talks tough on religious persecution - but do its actions match?
Religious freedom advocates praised the State Department’s annual International Religious Freedom report published last week, but insisted that words must... Read more
US House passes big upgrades to international religious liberty law
A significant upgrade to a landmark religious freedom law passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday afternoon. Read more
In wake of Pope Francis, bishops urge Congress to move on religious freedom
Citing Pope Francis, the U.S. bishops are urging lawmakers act quickly to pass a bill that would reauthorize the U.S.... Read more
Citing Pope Francis, bishops call on Congress to renew religious freedom commission
Congress has only one month to reauthorize the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. Many human rights activists and religious... Read more
