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Religious liberty at center of Pope's meeting with Iranian president
On Tuesday Pope Francis met with Iranian president Hassan Rouhani for the first time, an encounter that focused heavily on... Read more
Scrap tires and pea gravel – Supreme Court to hear religious discrimination claim
The U.S. Supreme Court has announced that it will review a case about a Missouri Christian pre-school which was prohibited... Read more
Relief, gratitude as Christian pastor freed from Iranian prison
Religious freedom advocates voiced gratitude and joy at the release of Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen who had... Read more
Indiana bill seeks to clarify religious freedom protection
A proposed law in Indiana would replace the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act with language that its advocates say is... Read more
What makes someone religious? Tax forms, apparently
Since its first introduction, the federal contraception mandate has drawn controversy, with hundreds of employers saying it forces them to... Read more
Religious freedom group condemns Saudi Arabia's execution of Shi'a cleric
The U.S. chief religious freedom watchdog condemned Saudi Arabia’s Jan. 2 execution of a Shi’a Muslim cleric as a violation... Read more
Little Sisters to Supreme Court: Don't make us pick between faith and the poor
Religious sisters should not be forced to choose between caring for the poor and obeying their conscience, the Little Sisters... Read more
This midwife can't get a job in Sweden - and it's a serious problem
For years, Ellinor Grimmark had dreamed of being a midwife in her Swedish hometown of Skarstad. Read more
Will we be allowed to disagree about marriage in the future?
The future of a diverse and pluralistic public square is at stake in the debate over marriage and sexuality, said... Read more
Changes in Irish equality law could threaten identity of religious schools
A measure passed by the Irish legislature in the name of equality actually threatens the ability of religious institutions to... Read more
European human rights court upholds church autonomy
A religious freedom legal group has praised a decision by the European Court on Human Rights, saying it protects churches... Read more
Faith on the football field – Fargo high school stands up for religious freedom
A Catholic high school in North Dakota believes prayer is at the heart of every activity – even a football... Read more
US bishops met with Obama yesterday. Here's what they talked about.
Leading Catholic bishops met with President Barack Obama at the White House on Friday and had a discussed a number... Read more
Supreme Court to hear HHS mandate case for Little Sisters, other non-profits
The Supreme Court will hear legal challenges to the federal contraception mandate brought by numerous non-profit groups, including the Little... Read more
Advocates chide US – stop ignoring religiously-motivated violence
The U.S. must recognize all causes of religious freedom abuses around the world – including religious motivations where they exist,... Read more
Catholics in Cuba call on government to remove religious restrictions
Through one of its media outlets, the Havana archdiocese has called on the Cuban government “to definitively remove the restrictions... Read more
Spain's socialist party would ban religion classes – even in private schools
As Spain prepares for its general election in December, Pedro Sánchez, the leader of the nation's socialist party, has said... Read more
With release of religious freedom report, global watchdog gets funding renewal
President Barack Obama on Friday signed a bill reauthorizing the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, ending a period of... Read more
This Catholic healthcare group is being sued for refusing to provide abortions
Trinity Health Corporations, one of the largest Catholic health care operations in America, is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit... Read more
In wake of Pope Francis, bishops urge Congress to move on religious freedom
Citing Pope Francis, the U.S. bishops are urging lawmakers act quickly to pass a bill that would reauthorize the U.S.... Read more
