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Pope Francis: Synodality is what the Lord expects of the Church
Pope Francis told the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith’s theological commission Friday that synodality will be key for... Read more
Christian activist’s arrest in Egypt prompts warnings of crackdown on dissent
Human rights groups have voiced concern over the arrest of a Coptic Christian activist in Egypt, on terrorism-related charges. Critics... Read more
Proposed changes to US Commission on International Religious Freedom draw fire
With the current authorization for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expiring this year, proposed changes to the... Read more
Religious freedom a 'moral imperative,' pope tells leaders of major religions in Thailand
In a meeting with leaders of major religions in Thailand Friday, Pope Francis stressed the importance of upholding human dignity... Read more
Chinese authorities offer land for new church after demolition protest
Chinese authorities have offered a compensation to a Catholic community for the destruction of their church. The offer comes after... Read more
Buttigieg's comments on restricting religious freedom prompt calls for clarification
Democratic primary candidate Pete Buttigieg has said that religious freedom must be curbed if it is used to “harm,” prompting... Read more
HHS changes rules to protect religious adoption agencies
The rule change by the Department of Health and Human Services means that faith-based adoption agencies to continue receiving federal funding without matching children... Read more
Kentucky shirtmaker wins discrimination case over LGBT festival
The Kentucky state Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Christian business owner who declined to serve an... Read more
Ohio teen disqualified from cross-country race over hijab
An Ohio teen is speaking out after being disqualified from an Oct. 19 cross-country meet because she was wearing a... Read more
Hearing warns of increasing attacks on holy sites, houses of worship
The protection of holy sites and houses of worship was the subject of a recent hearing held by the U.S.... Read more
Appeals court rules against Little Sisters' exemption from HHS mandate
Attorneys for the Little Sisters of the Poor reiterated their call for the U.S. Supreme Court to step in after... Read more
Pompeo highlights religious freedom, pro-life goals as among US priorities
The U.S. Secretary of State listed promoting international religious freedom and fighting abortion as among U.S. foreign policy priorities in... Read more
Australian government limits scope of report on anti-discrimination laws
A hearing of the Australian Senate was told Tuesday that the government had narrowed the purview of an independent inquiry... Read more
Sasse resolution: Church beliefs should not jeopardize tax-exempt status
One U.S. senator is looking to bring up a vote on protecting churches from attempts to police their beliefs, after... Read more
'Transgender mandate' struck down by federal court
The Obama-era regulation would require most doctors throughout the country to perform gender-transition surgeries upon request, despite any conscience-based or prudential objections. Read more
Catholic bishops add to concerns over Australian religious discrimination bill
The Catholic bishops of Australia are among those who have called for changes to a contentious religious discrimination bill, saying... Read more
In England, Christian doctor loses trans beliefs case
An employment tribunal in England stated Wednesday that a biblical view of sex and gender is “incompatible with human dignity”... Read more
At Vatican, Secretary Mike Pompeo highlights Chinese religious freedom violations
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo spoke out Wednesday about China’s religious freedom violations during a visit to the Vatican. Read more
Judge rules in favor of Michigan Catholic foster care agency
A federal judge in Grand Rapids has halted a new state policy requiring adoption and foster care agencies to certify... Read more
Chinese churches made to replace Ten Commandments with Xi Jinping quotes
Christian churches in China have been ordered to take down displays of the Ten Commandments and replace them with quotes... Read more
