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Federal judge overturns transgender surgery mandate
A federal judge has ruled against the Obama administration’s mandate that health professionals must carry out gender reassignment surgeries, even... Read more
Was there a deeper network behind the 'Catholic Spring'?
A reputed “Catholic Spring” surfaced in the news this fall, after hacked emails from John Podesta, Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager,... Read more
Vatican official: Religion in public has never been more at risk
While violent persecution against Christians assails swaths of territory the Middle East and Africa, one Vatican official says that Western... Read more
Massachusetts churches claim victory in religious freedom lawsuit
Four Massachusetts churches pulled their lawsuit against the state Monday after they received religious exemptions from the state's transgender law. Read more
Major religious freedom law might get a Christmas upgrade
After almost 20 years, a landmark religious freedom bill may finally be getting a big upgrade. Read more
Lawsuit defends filmmakers in following conscience on marriage
Owners of a video production company have filed suit against a Minnesota law they say could punish them if they... Read more
Disappointment as Senate Republicans drop religious freedom amendment
Senate Republicans agreed to remove a religious liberty amendment from a defense bill earlier this week, after a fierce campaign... Read more
Is Europe doing enough to protect persecuted Christians?
European leaders gathered this week at a conference in Vienna to discuss Christian persecution and its resounding effect on Europe,... Read more
In Pakistan, 13 sentenced over lynching of Christian couple
Five men in Pakistan's Punjab province were sentenced to death last week for their leading role in the November 2014... Read more
Tom Price appointment to head HHS met with pro-life applause
Pro-life groups praised President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he would name Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) to be the next Secretary... Read more
With crippling fines still looming, Little Sisters serve 'one soul at a time'
Despite ongoing religious freedom threats, humility and cheerfulness in serving the poor are at the heart of the mission for... Read more
British Columbia's highest court upholds religious freedom
In a unanimous ruling, the highest court in British Columbia said that a Christian law school could not be denied... Read more
Why religious freedom could be at risk, regardless of who wins
Religious liberty is a pressing issue in this election, advocates say – but both major presidential candidates have shown serious... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: Christian doctors face increasing threats
Faithful Catholics need to be aware of the ever-increasing serious threats to Christians living their faith in the field of... Read more
Iowa church drops suit after court nixes fears of 'gender identity' prosecution
A Des Moines church has dropped its lawsuit against the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, after a federal court reassured the... Read more
Why LGBT activists are standing by these Christian businesses
When Kentucky t-shirt designer Blaine Adamson declined to print promotional shirts for a gay pride festival, he found himself facing... Read more
Prisoners of conscience remembered on International Religious Freedom Day
Leading religious freedom advocates called for the release of all “prisoners of conscience” worldwide on International Religious Freedom Day. Read more
New health-share group offers care with Catholic values
When the Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010, it immediately prompted concerns about freedom of conscience. Read more
The danger of forcing doctors to perform gender transitions
A recent federal rule has come under fire for denying doctors the ability to exercise discretion in deciding whether to... Read more
Massachusetts law could forbid churches to preach on transgenderism
Four churches and their pastors are challenging a Massachusetts law which they say could regulate their speech regarding gender identity.... Read more
