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Lawsuit against US bishops wrong on abortion, doctor says
A lawsuit charging that the U.S. bishops’ ethical standards for hospitals caused negligent care of a pregnant woman wrongly claims... Read more
'Intensifying' religious freedom threats show need to evangelize
In the face of growing restrictions on religious expression, Catholics must be able to explain the place of religious liberty... Read more
Supreme Court to hear for-profit contraception mandate cases
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases challenging the controversial federal contraception mandate, filed by for-profit businesses and their... Read more
Doctor warns that religious identity in healthcare at risk
The president of the leading Catholic healthcare system in the U.S. has revealed that the requirements of the HHS mandate... Read more
Pa. Catholics granted injunction against contraception mandate
An injunction against the federal contraception mandate granted to a group of non-profit Catholic organizations in Western Pennsylvania has been... Read more
Social media campaign calls for pastor's release from Iranian prison
More than 3,000 people used social media on Nov. 21 to call for the release of a pastor imprisoned in... Read more
Court rebukes administration's 'narrow' religious liberty view
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the Obama administration’s defense of the HHS mandate is “unsound and... Read more
Bishops extend initiative for life, marriage, religious liberty
The U.S. bishops have voted overwhelmingly to continue their “Call to Prayer” aimed at the promotion of life, marriage and... Read more
Cardinals: poverty, religious freedom are part of Church's social message
Pope Francis’ message of concern for the poor is one that is echoed in the U.S., as part of a... Read more
Catholic principal says Quebec rule prohibits teaching faith
The province of Quebec is moving towards a “closed secularism” that will harm the ability to teach Catholicism in high... Read more
Costa Rica court: Church has right to speak on social issues
Costa Rica's Electoral Supreme Court has said that the Church has the right to speak about social and moral issues,... Read more
Suit challenges HHS mandate on social justice grounds
The owner of a U.S. manufacturing business is filing an appeal to the Supreme Court over the HHS mandate, both... Read more
Bishops push for conscience protections in government funding
Leaders of the U.S. bishops have written to lawmakers insisting on the importance of including religious liberty protections and the... Read more
Manhattan Declaration draws renewed commitment, prayers
Advocates of life, marriage and religious liberty united in New York on Wednesday to pray together and reaffirm their dedication... Read more
Religious sisters lead first class-action suit against HHS mandate
The Little Sisters of the Poor have filed the first class-action lawsuit against the federal contraception mandate, saying that it... Read more
Bishops voice support for marriage, religious freedom bill
American bishops have praised a recent bill in the House of Representatives that would protect those who share the Church’s... Read more
Cardinal Dolan reaffirms bishops' opposition to HHS mandate
As scores of lawsuits against the federal contraception mandate continue to move through the courts, the head of the U.S.... Read more
European bishops warned of growing restrictions on religion
During their first meeting in Strasburg, held Sept. 12-14, the legal advisors to the European Bishops’ Conference warned of an... Read more
Canadian charter sparks fears over religious freedom threats
A government announcement of a Charter of Quebec Values defining the Canadian province as a secular state presents a grave... Read more
Religious liberty key to peace in Middle East, cardinal says
Lasting peace in the Holy Land and throughout the Middle East requires respect for human rights, including a vigorous freedom... Read more
