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Catholic Benefits Association appoints first-ever CEO
When hospitals are struggling financially, they bring in Douglas G. Wilson, Jr. to turn around their fortunes. Read more
Court protects Catholic-owned company from HHS mandate
The federal government cannot force a Catholic-owned Michigan company to provide insurance coverage for sterilization, contraceptives, and drugs that could... Read more
A long vacancy: Controversial religious freedom diplomat takes helm
The U.S. Senate voted 61-36 on Friday to confirm Rabbi David Saperstein as the next U.S. Ambassador at-large for International... Read more
Religious freedom battle 'daunting,' but bishops urged to persist
The leader of the U.S. bishops’ religious freedom committee encouraged his fellow bishops not to lose heart, but to place... Read more
Church-state separation allows rules on employee morality, lawyers say
The separation of church and state includes the freedom to require employees to follow Church teachings, said a legal group... Read more
Advocates advise that First Amendment protects school choice
Faith-based schools should not be excluded from Colorado's educational choice programs, according to a brief filed by attorneys in a... Read more
Expert: Religious freedom pick will fail without resources
While welcoming the proposal for a new global religious freedom ambassador after a nine-month vacancy, one expert warned that adequate... Read more
US House reapproves religious freedom commission
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to reauthorize the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom on Tuesday, with commission supporters... Read more
Supreme Court upholds religious freedom for Hobby Lobby
On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Hobby Lobby and similar employers cannot be forced to comply with... Read more
Archbishop: Church must be free to imitate Christ through service
In seeking religious liberty, Catholics are seeking the freedom to serve in response to Christ’s love in the Eucharist, said... Read more
Pope Francis decries persecution of Christians
Pope Francis on Friday lamented continued persecution against Christians and other religious believers, encouraging scholars and governments to defend religious... Read more
Religious freedom serves those in poverty, says Archbishop Lori
Days before the start of the third annual Fortnight for Freedom, CNA spoke with Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore,... Read more
US bishops unanimously reauthorize religious liberty group
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has voted to reauthorize its Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty for a second... Read more
US government asked to defend global religious freedom
The U.S. should actively promote religious liberty, a critical right that forms a foundation for a healthy society, the head... Read more
FOCUS grateful for injunction against contraception mandate
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) has welcomed a federal court’s injunction against the HHS mandate that the student... Read more
Service to poor will be focus of 2014 Fortnight for Freedom
The U.S. bishops have announced a third Fortnight for Freedom to encourage prayer and awareness of religious liberty, with a... Read more
Congressmen support legal challenges to HHS mandate
Pro-life members of the House of Representatives spoke out in support of the Green and Hahn families after they argued... Read more
Supreme Court justices divided on HHS mandate argument
As the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments touching on religious freedom and for-profit companies Tuesday, the justices seemed divided over... Read more
Contraception mandate case argued at US Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a challenge to the Affordable Care Act touching on the federal government’s... Read more
Malaysian ministry bans use of term 'Allah' by non-Muslims
The Home Ministry of Malaysia has banned the use of the word “Allah” in a children’s comic book, continuing disputes... Read more
