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Religious freedom essential for global human rights, panel says
Experts at a recent panel talk in Washington, D.C., suggested that while religious freedom has become a respectable component of... Read more
Religious liberty threats pose 'real danger' in Indonesia, Burma
The persecution of religious minorities in both Indonesia and Burma pose dangers not only to the two countries, but to... Read more
Court: Christian photographers cannot refuse gay ceremonies
The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that a small Christian-owned photography business does not have the right to decline... Read more
Military archbishop welcomes religious freedom coalition
Archbishop Timothy Broglio has welcomed a coalition for religious freedom in the U.S. military as legislation aiming to protect religious... Read more
Report sees new hostility to religion in US military policy
The Family Research Council has reported a “growing hostility” to religion in the U.S. armed forces, including “concerted efforts to... Read more
Laity must help restore religious liberty, Cardinal Wuerl says
To renew respect for religious freedom in society, the Church needs lay people who live out their religious beliefs with love,... Read more
Faith groups unite to stress need for HHS mandate exemptions
More than 100 religious leaders from various faith backgrounds are asking the U.S. government to respect the beliefs of those... Read more
Lincoln bishop: strengthen faith to restore religious freedom
The recent threats against religious freedom are an opportunity for the faithful to grow closer to God through prayer, fasting... Read more
Christian college gets temporary relief from HHS mandate
Geneva College in Pennsylvania has been given temporary relief from having to provide emergency contraceptives in its health insurance plans,... Read more
US dioceses prepare for second Fortnight for Freedom
Dioceses across the country are preparing for the upcoming Fortnight for Freedom – now in its second year – by... Read more
Religious liberty is 'endangered,' warns Hispanic Christian leader
Current threats to religious freedom in the United States demand that people of faith speak out in defense of their... Read more
Political scholar says religious freedom unites society
Through respect and healthy debate, society can find a balance in respecting the rule of law while accommodating the religious... Read more
Religious freedom leader says threats in US are real
The head of a federal commission that promotes religious liberty warned that while threats to religious freedom in the U.S.... Read more
Religious differences compatible with freedom, Jewish leader says
True religious liberty does not require religious individuals to minimize differences in the tenets of their faith, said Jewish Rabbi... Read more
HHS appeal withdrawal gives temporary relief to Bible publisher
An Illinois-based Bible publisher has secured temporary relief from the federal contraception mandate after the Obama administration asked an appellate... Read more
Global report warns of 'dire' religious freedom plight
A recent report on international religious liberty cautioned that severe threats to freedom of religion exist in diverse communities through... Read more
Diocese affirms need for Catholic fidelity after teacher fired
Following controversy over the firing of a Catholic school gym teacher who was in a homosexual relationship, the Diocese of... Read more
Descendant of founding American files 50th mandate lawsuit
A Baptist small business owner whose ancestors fought religious persecution as founding Americans has filed the 50th lawsuit challenging the... Read more
Congress, UN petitioned for release of Iranian pastor
Efforts have intensified to free an American citizen imprisoned in Iran for his work as a Christian pastor, with religious... Read more
Legislators behind religious freedom law support Hobby Lobby
Nearly a dozen U.S. lawmakers who supported a 1993 law protecting religious liberty have formally defended Hobby Lobby in its... Read more
