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Religious freedom erosion threatens all rights, panel says
Federal lawmakers, archdiocesan representatives and leaders of companies and non-profit organizations came together at a Philadelphia forum to publicly support... Read more
Religion plays irreplaceable role in society, Archbishop Lori says
Opening the 2013 Fortnight for Freedom, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore emphasized the unique contribution that religion brings to... Read more
Diverse faith leaders unite over religious freedom concerns
Religious leaders from a variety of faith backgrounds are speaking out against the declining role of religion in society, as... Read more
Bipartisan warning issued over religious freedom threats in health care
Members of the U.S. House's Congressional Values Action Team gathered at a special order to voice their concerns over threats... Read more
Global religious freedom law is ineffective, panel says
Speaking before a congressional subcommittee, religious liberty experts warned that a U.S. law passed 15 years ago to promote international... Read more
IRS scandals raise doubts over HHS mandate judgment
The targeting of conservative, pro-life and religious non-profits by the Internal Revenue Service is drawing concern over the agency’s authority... Read more
US dioceses prepare for second Fortnight for Freedom
Dioceses across the country are preparing for the upcoming Fortnight for Freedom – now in its second year – by... Read more
Religious liberty is 'endangered,' warns Hispanic Christian leader
Current threats to religious freedom in the United States demand that people of faith speak out in defense of their... Read more
Political scholar says religious freedom unites society
Through respect and healthy debate, society can find a balance in respecting the rule of law while accommodating the religious... Read more
Religious freedom leader says threats in US are real
The head of a federal commission that promotes religious liberty warned that while threats to religious freedom in the U.S.... Read more
Religious differences compatible with freedom, Jewish leader says
True religious liberty does not require religious individuals to minimize differences in the tenets of their faith, said Jewish Rabbi... Read more
Hobby Lobby lawyer encouraged by latest hearing
The lawyer representing Hobby Lobby and its Christian owners in a lawsuit challenging the federal contraception mandate is heartened following... Read more
Archbishop Chaput urges Americans to 'wake up' on religious freedom
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia says Americans need to awaken to threats against religious freedom given the new revelations... Read more
International religious freedom report notes persecution
Secretary of State John Kerry released on May 20 the annual International Religious Freedom Report for 2012, which documents violence... Read more
Pope highlights religious freedom on Edict of Milan anniversary
Pope Francis stressed the importance of religious freedom in a message for the 1,700th anniversary of the Roman Emperor Constantine... Read more
Minn. redefines marriage despite religious freedom warnings
The state of Minnesota has redefined marriage to include same-sex couples despite concerns over social wellbeing and religious liberty raised... Read more
Second Fortnight for Freedom to highlight marriage, mandate
The U.S. bishops' conference has announced a second Fortnight for Freedom, scheduled for the two weeks leading up to Interdependence... Read more
Controversy draws attention to military ban on 'proselytism'
Uncertainty over what constitutes coercive “proselytism,” which is barred by military policy, has led to concern and criticism of recent... Read more
HHS appeal withdrawal gives temporary relief to Bible publisher
An Illinois-based Bible publisher has secured temporary relief from the federal contraception mandate after the Obama administration asked an appellate... Read more
Global report warns of 'dire' religious freedom plight
A recent report on international religious liberty cautioned that severe threats to freedom of religion exist in diverse communities through... Read more
