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Religious freedom objections to mandatory health care coverage part of broader lawsuit
Religious freedom violations are among the claims of a federal lawsuit challenging mandatory “preventive care” coverage in employee health plans.... Read more
Religious freedom conflicts ahead after Michigan Supreme Court redefines sex
A Michigan Supreme Court decision that state civil rights law bars discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation may conflict... Read more
EWTN survey: Catholic voters back religious freedom, but aren't always consistent
Catholic likely voters tend to be strong supporters of religious freedom and conscientious objections in general, but conversations still need... Read more
Women worldwide face sex-based religious persecution
Religious women around the world suffer unique forms of violence and persecution because of their sex — and their ability... Read more
Supreme Court sides with football coach in prayer case
Joseph Kennedy lost his job for refusing to stop praying at the 50-yard line after games. Read more
Large US companies rated on respect for free speech, religious freedom
With some American companies able to have a profound impact on the exercise of free speech and religious freedom, Alliance... Read more
Afghanistan, other countries see worrisome religious freedom trends, USCIRF warns
Afghanistan and four other countries should be added to the ten countries already recognized by the U.S. State Department for... Read more
India court upholds hijab ban in schools as religious tensions continue in Karnataka
The state of Karnataka may ban Muslim girls from wearing head scarves in schools, the state’s highest court has ruled,... Read more
Catholic bishops support praying football coach in Supreme Court case
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) submitted an amicus brief Wednesday in support of Joseph Kennedy, a Christian... Read more
Medical workers ask Supreme Court to block NY vaccine mandate lacking religious exemption
A group of healthcare workers once again petitioned the Supreme Court on Monday to block New York’s coronavirus vaccine mandate... Read more
Indian court bans all religious clothing amid dispute over hijabs
Amid widespread protests over a ban on hijabs in schools, an Indian court has temporarily prohibited all forms of religious... Read more
Fired nurse practitioner charges CVS Pharmacy with religious discrimination
A Christian nurse practitioner formerly employed at a CVS Pharmacy in Texas has filed a discrimination complaint, saying that the... Read more
Justice Department must take church vandalism seriously, Catholic group says
A Catholic organization says the Department of Justice is not doing enough to combat the recent incidents of vandalism at... Read more
Episcopalian church sues Oregon city limiting its meals to homeless
The Episcopal Diocese of Oregon and St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church are suing the city of Brookings, Oregon, after the city... Read more
Marco Rubio condemns choice of China to host Winter Olympics
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has condemned China’s history of human rights violations and said the country should be prohibited from... Read more
Coalition to protect, advance Catholic health care launches
Bishop James Conley and the leaders of five Catholic medical or professional associations on Thursday founded the Catholic Health Care... Read more
Cardinal Dolan laments attacks on houses of worship in Religious Freedom Day message
Attacking houses of worship and religious art is akin to attacking the community who prays there, said Cardinal Timothy Dolan... Read more
European court rejects 'gay cake' case as inadmissible; ruling in favor of Christian bakery stands
The European Court of Human Rights has rejected a case brought by a Northern Irish gay rights activist, who claims... Read more
Gorsuch cites religious liberty as Supreme Court allows New York vaccine mandate
In a decision that drew a sharply worded dissent by Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday... Read more
Texans approve broad protection of religious services
On Nov. 2, voters in Texas approved eight amendments to the state constitution, including one that bars the state and... Read more
