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Despite religious freedom concerns, House passes Equality Act
The House of Representatives passed the controversial Equality Act on Friday, amid heated opposition from those who argue it would... Read more
Discrimination against religion has become ‘fashionable’ says Pence
Christians should prepare to be persecuted for their beliefs, Vice President Mike Pence told graduates during a commencement address at... Read more
Arrest of Christians in Nepal prompts religious freedom worry
Reports of five Christians being arrested on faith-related charges in Nepal this week have sparked international concern and calls for... Read more
Self-evident truths now require ‘air quotes’ senator warns
The founding principles of American politics are at risk, Utah’s Senator Mike Lee told CNA April 26. Read more
IRS grants Satanic Temple recognition as a 'church'
A satanic group has announced they have been granted recognition as a church by the Internal Revenue Service. Read more
Supreme Court to hear sexual orientation, gender identity employment cases
In a decision that could have potentially far-reaching consequences, the U.S. Supreme Court has said it will hear cases involving... Read more
Court rules against Catholic foster agency in Philadelphia
After a yearlong legal struggle, a federal appeals court has ruled that city contractors in Philadelphia must place foster children... Read more
Chaput: ‘Rebuild a Christian society without divided loyalties’
The once Christian culture of the West has forgotten its roots, Archbishop Charles Chaput said Friday, warning that basic principles... Read more
Quebec bill would bar religious symbols for government employees
A bill introduced recently in Quebec would forbid future government employees from expressing their faith through religious symbols during office... Read more
Texas AG investigating potential discrimination against Chick-fil-A
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the San Antonio City Council for potential First Amendment violations. The council voted... Read more
This Protestant pastor has been detained in China since December
Wang Yi and more than 100 members of his congregation were detained in China's Sichuan province in early December. Some... Read more
Michigan AG: no funds for Catholic adoption agencies if LGBT non-compliant
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has barred state funds from adoption agencies that won't place children with same-sex couples, after... Read more
Catholic hospital group sued for refusing transgender hysterectomy
A group of five Catholic hospitals in California is being sued by a woman who identifies as a transgender man... Read more
Critics question ‘Equality Act’ exclusion of religious freedom
Federal legislation purporting to guarantee equality explicitly rejects religious freedom protections and would open the gates to anti-discrimination lawsuits against... Read more
Senate confirms Neomi Rao to Circuit Court of Appeals
The Senate voted confirm Neomi Rao to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday, with a 53-46 party-line vote.... Read more
For US religious freedom ambassador, concerns remain on Vatican-China deal
The Vatican’s deal with China on the appointment of bishops has not changed the government’s abuse of Catholics and sets... Read more
Brownback says Pakistan willing to improve religious freedom record
The U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom has applauded Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for showing a... Read more
Emergency declaration raises new questions about Texas border chapel
President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency on the southern border has again raised the possibility of a barrier... Read more
Judge rules in favor of Christian club kicked off Iowa campus
A federal court ruled Wednesday that a Christian club at an Iowa college cannot be kicked off campus due to... Read more
Catholic school students, diocese sue over exclusion from Vermont college program
The Diocese of Burlington is joining two students and their parents in filing a federal lawsuit challenging a Vermont policy... Read more
