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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
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
