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Little Sisters back in court to defend HHS mandate exemption
The Little Sisters of the Poor are back in court this week, as two states are challenging their religious exemption... Read more
Christian cake baker's second lawsuit can go forward, federal judge says
A Colorado baker who already won a U.S. Supreme Court case may proceed with a second lawsuit claiming the state... Read more
Seven Christians detained several days in Laos
Seven Christians in a Laotian village were arrested and detained for several days for holding a church service deemed illegal. Read more
Pakistani province announces plan to protect religious minorities
A Pakistani official announced this week a new “Minorities Empowerment Package” and the creation of a task force to ensure... Read more
In New York, public school officials to evaluate private schools
Leaders of New York state’s more than 500 Catholic schools are planning to boycott a new state review system, whereby... Read more
Iran, China detain hundreds of Christians
While religious leaders marked the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights this week by saying that more... Read more
Report: 'Aggressive nationalism' fueling threats to religious minorities
“Aggressive nationalism” is a principal driver of violence and intimidation targeting religious minorities in certain parts of the world, according... Read more
Venice illuminated in red for Asia Bibi, persecuted Christians
To express solidarity with persecuted Christians, including Asia Bibi, a Pakistani woman recently acquitted of blasphemy, the city of Venice... Read more
A look at 25 years of RFRA
Last week marked the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, known as RFRA. Read more
How will palliative care fare in Canada?
A member for Canadian Physicians for Life says requiring provision of assisted suicide by Catholic hospitals and by hospices will... Read more
Pope Francis calls restrictions to religious freedom a 'white martyrdom'
There is the bloody martyrdom of Christians killed for their faith, but also another “martyrdom” which takes place when religious... Read more
Florist case reopens before Washington Supreme Court
Attorneys representing florist Barronelle Stutzman filed their opening brief with the Washington Supreme Court on Tuesday, as the court re-hears... Read more
A look at blasphemy laws around the world
While the world awaits the fate of Asia Bibi, who remains in hiding in Pakistan following the acquittal of her... Read more
With US adoption needs high, Kansas looks to restrict religious agencies
The incoming governor of Kansas is looking for a way to avoid enforcing a religious freedom law protecting adoption agencies... Read more
Trump administration to revise exemptions to contraception mandate
The Trump administration is modifying religious exemptions and accommodations against mandatory employer health care coverage of contraception, after federal judges... Read more
Anti-religious freedom grants target Georgia, Florida, N.M., Texas
Four states, including Texas and Florida, are in the crosshairs of an anti-religious freedom funders’ network that coordinated the successful... Read more
Masterpiece Cakeshop case drew $500k in grants from religious freedom foes
Some opponents of broad religious freedom protections have spent over $500,000 on advocacy and public relations campaigns related to the... Read more
US congressional report documents 'dire human rights situation' in China
A new congressional report slams China’s Communist Party for increasing its repressive control over many aspects of Chinese society, and... Read more
Federal judge strikes down St. Louis abortion law as unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled Sept. 30 that a St. Louis ordinance banning discrimination based on reproductive health decisions violates both... Read more
EU report highlights religious freedom threats across the globe
An annual report released by a special group within the European Union warned of serious religious freedom violations in some... Read more
