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Wave of religious freedom rulings follows Supreme Court decision
In the days following a Supreme Court ruling upholding religious freedom in the workplace, several lower courts have issued decisions... Read more
DC cardinal recalls faith of early US Catholics
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl exhorted the faithful to be “vigilant”... Read more
Religious leaders support law used in Hobby Lobby ruling
Religious leaders from several Christian churches and Jewish organizations have reaffirmed their “staunch support” for the federal religious freedom protections... Read more
Legal experts: Hobby Lobby ruling may have broad implications
While the full impact of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Hobby Lobby may not yet be clear, legal scholars... Read more
Christian doctors encouraged but cautious after Court ruling
A Christian doctor’s organization celebrated the Supreme Court’s recent religious freedom ruling, while at the same time cautioning that threats... Read more
Hobby Lobby ruling draws renewed commitment from Congress
The Supreme Court’s highly anticipated ruling on the federal contraception mandate has prompted a renewed enthusiasm from lawmakers on both... Read more
Hobby Lobby ruling lauded as 'big win for freedom'
Religious liberty advocates are applauding a Supreme Court ruling striking down the federal contraception mandate for some for-profit companies, while... Read more
EWTN granted emergency relief from contraception mandate
The EWTN Global Catholic Network has secured temporary emergency relief against the federal contraception mandate one day before it would... Read more
Supreme Court upholds religious freedom for Hobby Lobby
On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Hobby Lobby and similar employers cannot be forced to comply with... Read more
Ultimate freedom means choosing the good, bishop says
Bishop James Conley joined other religious leaders in Lincoln, Neb. for a prayer service for religious liberty, reminding those present... Read more
EWTN files for emergency mandate relief with Supreme Court
The EWTN Global Catholic Network has filed a motion for emergency relief with the U.S. Supreme Court asking for an... Read more
Sudanese Christian woman released again
Meriam Ibrahim – a Christian woman who had previously been sentenced to death in Sudan for her faith – has... Read more
Discrimination order sparks fears over religious liberty
While affirming the dignity of every human person, Catholic and family advocates are voicing concern over reports of an anti-discrimination... Read more
Archbishop: Church must be free to imitate Christ through service
In seeking religious liberty, Catholics are seeking the freedom to serve in response to Christ’s love in the Eucharist, said... Read more
Religious freedom serves those in poverty, says Archbishop Lori
Days before the start of the third annual Fortnight for Freedom, CNA spoke with Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore,... Read more
EWTN to appeal after 'troubling' HHS mandate ruling
The EWTN Global Catholic Network has announced that it will appeal a June 17 ruling that would require it to... Read more
Illinois nuns take legal action against bordering strip club
The Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo have taken legal action against a giant “adult entertainment” club built in their... Read more
European court narrowly affirms Catholic religious freedom
Although the European Court of Human Rights has allowed a bishop to set standards for Catholic religion teachers in Spain,... Read more
US bishops unanimously reauthorize religious liberty group
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has voted to reauthorize its Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty for a second... Read more
Hundreds of Catholic employers win exemption from HHS mandate
A federal court has ruled that the Catholic Benefits Association and its hundreds of employer members are exempt from a... Read more
