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Rep. Dan Lipinski.

Bipartisan warning issued over religious freedom threats in health care

Jun 14, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Members of the U.S. House's Congressional Values Action Team gathered at a special order to voice their concerns over threats... Read more

Ashley McGuire of The Catholic Association.

IRS scandals raise doubts over HHS mandate judgment

Jun 11, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

The targeting of conservative, pro-life and religious non-profits by the Internal Revenue Service is drawing concern over the agency’s authority... Read more

St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City.

Contraception funding charges inaccurate, NY archdiocese says

May 31, 2013

By Michelle La Rosa, Kevin J. Jones

Responding to media reports, the Archdiocese of New York said that its payments to a labor union fund that goes... Read more

Rabbi Soloveichik. Courtesy of the American Religious Freedom Program.

Religious differences compatible with freedom, Jewish leader says

May 30, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

True religious liberty does not require religious individuals to minimize differences in the tenets of their faith, said Jewish Rabbi... Read more

Kyle Duncan, attorney for Hobby Lobby, speaks to the press outside of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver, May 23, 2013.

Hobby Lobby lawyer encouraged by latest hearing

May 24, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

The lawyer representing Hobby Lobby and its Christian owners in a lawsuit challenging the federal contraception mandate is heartened following... Read more

Archbishop William Lori.

Second Fortnight for Freedom to highlight marriage, mandate

May 14, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

The U.S. bishops' conference has announced a second Fortnight for Freedom, scheduled for the two weeks leading up to Interdependence... Read more

Tyndale House employees at a company meeting.

HHS appeal withdrawal gives temporary relief to Bible publisher

May 7, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

An Illinois-based Bible publisher has secured temporary relief from the federal contraception mandate after the Obama administration asked an appellate... Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, archbishop of New York.

Cardinal Dolan honored by evangelicals for leadership

Apr 24, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York will receive the 2013 William Wilberforce Award this weekend from a group of... Read more

Knights of Columbus call for end to HHS mandate

Apr 9, 2013

The Knights of Columbus filed formal comments with the U.S. government on Monday, calling for an end to the Health... Read more

Archbishop William Lori addresses the 2012 USCCB Fall General Assembly, Nov. 13.

Fight against HHS mandate draws thanks from bishops

Apr 8, 2013

The U.S. bishops have thanked organizations and entities for their courage in fighting a federal contraception mandate that forces employers... Read more

Americans encouraged to join mounting opposition to mandate

Apr 2, 2013

With six days remaining to file public comments on the federal contraception mandate, one Catholic leader is calling on Americans... Read more

Hobby Lobby. Courtesy of the Becket Fund.

Hobby Lobby granted full court hearing for mandate case

Apr 1, 2013

Christian-owned craft giant Hobby Lobby will be able to make its appeal against the federal contraception mandate before a full... Read more

Pro-life Democrats call for broad HHS mandate exemptions

Mar 28, 2013

For-profit businesses should be exempt from contraception mandate requirements that they provide abortifacient drugs, Democrats for Life of America argued... Read more

Michael Warsaw, President and CEO of EWTN.

EWTN vows no compromise after HHS lawsuit dismissal

Mar 26, 2013

The EWTN Global Catholic Network is “extremely disappointed” by a Monday court ruling that dismissed as “unripe” its lawsuit against... Read more

Franciscan University undaunted after HHS suit dismissed

Mar 25, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

Although a judge has dismissed Franciscan University of Steubenville's lawsuit against the federal contraception mandate, the school says it will... Read more

Sebelius listens as President Obama announces the contraceptive mandate at the White House Jan.12, 2012. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.

Bishops say mandate still threatens religious liberty

Mar 21, 2013

Despite proposals to modify the federal contraception mandate, the U.S. bishops said that the regulation is still unacceptable due to... Read more

Bishop Paul J. Swain of Souix Falls (File Photo/CNA).

Bishop denounces health network's compliance with mandate

Mar 21, 2013

The bishop of a South Dakota diocese has spoken out after a Catholic health care provider made the decision to... Read more

Pres Barack Obama with HHS Sec Kathleen Sebelius announce the contraceptive mandate at the White House, Jan. 12, 2012. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.

Descendant of founding American files 50th mandate lawsuit

Mar 14, 2013

A Baptist small business owner whose ancestors fought religious persecution as founding Americans has filed the 50th lawsuit challenging the... Read more

Cardinal Seán O'Malley at the Ecclesia in America Conference Dec 12, 2012.

Catholic service requires conscience rights, Boston cardinal stresses

Mar 11, 2013

Writing from Rome just a few days before the Papal conclave, Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston called on members of... Read more

Cathy Cenzon-DeCarlo, RN speaks March 5, 2013 at the press conference on Religious Freedom.

Lawmakers, medical workers speak up on conscience bill

Mar 5, 2013

Members of Congress and individuals who have been forced to violate their consciences came together to stress the need for... Read more