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Democratic convention emphasizes economy, contraception mandate
Providing economic security for the middle class and access to free contraception as a key part of women’s health care... Read more
Catholics for Choice argues religious freedom only applies to private actions
A dissenting Catholic group believes that the First Amendment protection of religious freedom applies to personal decisions but does not... Read more
EPA efforts highlighted at Democrats' faith council meeting
Concern for the environment and a desire to care for one's neighbor through the federal government were among the ways... Read more
Role of faith, family emphasized at Republican convention
Prominent members of the Republican Party highlighted faith and family values as being intrinsic to America’s identity as a nation... Read more
Vatican invites Usain Bolt to address religious liberty conference
The world’s fastest man, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, has been invited to address a Vatican conference on religious liberty. Read more
Glendon: economic, cultural concerns make 2012 election historic
Mary Ann Glendon, the former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, believes that the 2012 presidential election will be a... Read more
Vatican defends child with Down syndrome accused of burning Quran
The head of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue has voiced support for a Christian girl with Down syndrome in... Read more
HHS revises mandate third time; foes say it misses the point
A slight revision of the federal contraception mandate offers some additional protection for certain religious employers but is not sufficient... Read more
Denver archbishop: city wrong to snub company in religious freedom fight
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila has criticized a Denver city councilwoman for withdrawing a proclamation that praised a Catholic-run company, after... Read more
Woman-friendly Catholic business sues over HHS mandate
A businesswoman who has filed the most recent lawsuit against the federal contraception mandate believes that the government must respect... Read more
Archbishop pleads for help to protect Nigeria from extremists
A top Nigerian bishop has called on the international community to protect the religious freedom of Christians in Nigeria, warning... Read more
US bishops say Muslims, Catholics share religious freedom concerns
In a statement of support and friendship toward the Muslim community, the U.S. bishops' ecumenical committee leader encouraged trust and... Read more
Paul Ryan urges Catholics to act before religious freedoms erode
Presumptive Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan says Catholics must act now to protect their right to religious freedom from... Read more
Catholic-run business asks Obama to respect its faith
A spokesman for a Catholic family-owned business in Colorado is asking President Obama to respect his family’s faith after the... Read more
Peoria diocese challenges 'intrusive' HHS mandate exemption process
The Catholic Diocese of Peoria, Ill. on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the HHS mandate, charging that it requires an... Read more
Knights of Columbus honor service to life, family, religious freedom
The Knights of Columbus awarded a family from Kentucky for their commitment to the Catholic faith, as well as members... Read more
Movement to save chapel in Steubenville city logo grows
The Steubenville City Council's decision to remove the silhouette of the Franciscan University chapel from the city’s logo has been... Read more
Obama presence at fundraiser not an endorsement, Archbishop Lori says
Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori says an invitation to President Obama, to speak at a New York fundraiser alongside Mitt... Read more
Obama reaffirms support for HHS mandate, downplays controversy
President Barack Obama reaffirmed his support for mandatory contraception coverage in a Wednesday campaign stop in Denver, drawing criticism from... Read more
Missouri 'Right to Pray' amendment passes with large majority
A constitutional amendment protecting Missouri residents’ right to pray in public passed by large margins in the Aug. 8 election. Read more
