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US bishops back religious freedom for adoption, foster care providers
Three chairmen of the U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference have voiced strong support for a measure that would restore certain religious... Read more
How a California bill is threatening faith-based codes of conduct
A proposed California law has targeted faith-based employers’ codes of conduct in the name of reproductive health, the California Catholic... Read more
A lot more than just pensions could be decided in this Supreme Court case
A Supreme Court case about pension plans of religious hospitals could decide something much bigger – whether religious groups are... Read more
New HHS official has strong background in religious freedom, civil rights
A new high-ranking official at the Department of Health and Human Services could give the agency a significant shift in... Read more
Arizona strengthens conscience protections for health care workers
Health care providers and institutions opposed to assisted suicide gained more legal protections under a new Arizona law that aims... Read more
Gorsuch praised for record of building unity on religious freedom
Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch received a strong voice of support Thursday from a lawyer at a major religious liberty... Read more
Supreme Court nominee drilled on abortion, religious freedom at hearings
The judge nominated to replace Antonin Scalia at the Supreme Court answered questions on abortion and religious freedom jurisprudence on... Read more
EU ruling against workplace hijab draws religious freedom criticism
Responding to the case of a receptionist fired for wearing a hijab to work, the Court of Justice of the... Read more
Critics of church demolitions in Sudan pressured to keep silent
Christians who are criticizing government action against churches are facing pressure from Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Services. Read more
NY archdiocese defends right to make hiring decisions
The Archdiocese of New York argued before a federal circuit court this week that it should have the freedom to... Read more
Muhammad Ali's family speaks up on religious freedom after airport detainment
Family members of boxing great Muhammed Ali say they were detained at an airport for their religion and have linked... Read more
How old anti-Catholic laws still threaten religious freedom today
Anti-Catholic state laws from the 19th century are today being used by secularists to fight public funding of all religious... Read more
Florist who lost religious liberty case says all freedoms are at stake
A Washington florist fined for not serving a same-sex wedding out of conscience says the state's supreme court “violated” her... Read more
Meet the priest who has helped rescue thousands on the Mediterranean Sea
Father Alberto Gaton is the chaplain of a Spanish ship that combats human trafficking by rescuing people in the Mediterranean... Read more
Why we need a religious freedom move from Trump – and soon
President Donald Trump must sign an executive order with broad protections for religious freedom, or global consequences could soon follow,... Read more
Outgoing ambassador sees major strides in religious freedom
The U.S. has made significant strides in promoting religious freedom abroad in the last two years, says the outgoing U.S.... Read more
This proposed law would protect doctors who object to abortion
A bill that would protect health care providers’ freedom to opt-out of abortion mandates they find objectionable has once again... Read more
Trump defends refugee policy as part of protecting religious freedom
President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted that protecting religious freedom is a U.S. priority, while defending his recent halt of... Read more
Catholic bishops see trouble in Trump-backed LGBT executive order
The U.S. bishops are concerned by the Trump administration’s decision to maintain a “troubling” Obama-era executive order that could demand... Read more
Supreme Court pick wins applause from religious freedom advocates
Pro-life leaders and religious freedom advocates hailed President Trump’s choice of Neil Gorsuch to fill the Supreme Court vacancy on... Read more
