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Advocates chide US – stop ignoring religiously-motivated violence
The U.S. must recognize all causes of religious freedom abuses around the world – including religious motivations where they exist,... Read more
Catholics in Cuba call on government to remove religious restrictions
Through one of its media outlets, the Havana archdiocese has called on the Cuban government “to definitively remove the restrictions... Read more
Five federal judges rebuke court: don’t tell the Little Sisters how to be Catholic
In an unusual move, five federal judges have said their court should have given greater attention to the Little Sisters... 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
Colorado court gives no relief to baker who declined to serve gay wedding
A Colorado baker has lamented the Colorado Court of Appeals’ ruling handed down Thursday that he illegally discriminated when he... Read more
Could 'British values' push jeopardize Catholic education in the UK?
Some Catholics in Great Britain are concerned the push for “British values” in schools, meant to counter Islamist extremism, could... Read more
Will religious Boy Scout troops be tolerated when ban on gay leaders ends?
The Boy Scouts of America is moving to change its leadership standards in order to allow openly homosexual adult leaders... Read more
Here’s what would happen if America's Catholic outreach disappeared
A few months ago, Erin McCroy was walking the streets of Denver with Murphy, a 20-something missionary with Christ in... Read more
Anti-Catholic history in US shows Church has survived and will continue, historian says
As bishops warn of current threats to religious liberty in the United States, Catholics can take heart that such challenges... Read more
Marriage has had its day at Court, but religious freedom could soon follow
Friday’s Supreme Court ruling against the traditional understanding of marriage may pose huge obstacles to the free exercise of religion... Read more
How a baker in Northern Ireland is standing up for faith in the workplace
After a legal ruling deemed a bakery in Northern Ireland to have discriminated against a gay customer, the bakery’s owners... Read more
Judges shoot down Notre Dame's appeal on contraception mandate
A federal court has again denied the University of Notre Dame’s request for a preliminary injunction against federal mandates it... Read more
Between conflicting cake rulings in Colorado, baker's livelihood still at risk
The Colorado agency which punished a baker who declined to make a cake for a same-sex ceremony has ruled that... Read more
Wall Street Journal, NY Times writer defend Indiana religious freedom law
Does the widespread reaction to Indiana religious freedom law mean there is growing intolerance for religious viewpoints? Two prominent essays... Read more
London Catholic school believes government order threatens its identity
A prestigious Catholic school in London fears that altering its admissions criteria – as it was ordered to do by... Read more
A grave problem – NJ ban on religious headstone sales could violate constitution
A New Jersey law crafted to ban the Archdiocese of Newark from selling cemetery headstones might not pass muster under... Read more
Catholic-owned company wins 'final victory' against HHS mandate
A Catholic-owned company’s victory in its fight against a federal mandate to cover drugs and procedures that violate Catholic moral... Read more
CNA exclusive poll: Americans agree – protect religious liberty
Religious freedom battles continue to take place in courtrooms around the country, but in the court of public opinion, religious... Read more
Grandmother, florist may lose her business and home for declining gay wedding
If you walk into Barronelle Stutzman’s floral business, you’re probably going to get a hug. She puts her heart into... Read more
Why the Religious Freedom Restoration Act matters to you
For the sake of religious liberity, it is vital that the religious rights of corporations – and not just individuals... Read more
