Freedom of religion
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U.S. lawmakers send letter in support of Finns on trial for citing Bible
Member of Finnish Parliament Päivi Räsänen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola are facing a retrial for allegations of “hate speech.” Read more
Court orders lawyers for Southwest Airlines to take religious freedom classes
The court stated that “training on religious freedom ... is the least restrictive means of achieving compliance with the court’s... Read more
![Adam Smith-Connor was fined for “praying for [his] son, who is deceased” near an abortion facility in Bournemouth, England.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/adam-praying-scaled.jpg?w=220&h=165)
UK man fined for praying outside abortion clinic now faces criminal charges
Authorities have filed criminal charges against Adam Smith-Connor, who was fined in 2022 for praying silently within an abortion facility... Read more
California Jewish families sue state for discriminating against religious disabled children
Under a California law, religious students with special needs are not allowed to access special funding if they attend religious... Read more
Appeals court rules Catholic school allowed to hold employees to moral religious standards
Roncalli High School in Indiana refused to renew the contract of a guidance counselor because she entered into a homosexual... Read more
New Virginia law offers churches additional protections against being shut down
The new provision stems from concerns during the COVID-19 crisis that churches were being subject to overly strict pandemic mitigation... Read more
New York attorney general sues pro-life group
The lawsuit targets the activist group Red Rose Rescue, whose members sometimes enter abortion clinics to discourage women from abortion. Read more
Study: Most American corporations receive failing grades in religious freedom, free speech
A report that reviewed the policies of 75 major American corporations found rampant disregard for religious freedom and free speech. Read more
Supreme Court seems open to considering more religious accommodations in the workplace
The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority seemed open to expanding religious rights protections in the workplace during oral arguments Tuesday... Read more
Supreme Court set to hear case of postal worker who refused to work Sundays
Gerald Groff sued the U.S. Postal Service, arguing that he was wrongfully targeted because of his religious convictions. Read more
After acquittal, Christian MP says: I’m ready to keep defending freedom of speech and religion
Päivi Räsänen said she was prepared to go to the European Court of Human Rights ‘if needed.’ Read more
Ahead of trial, Finnish MP facing jail after tweeting Bible verse says case a test of religious freedom
The criminal trial begins on Jan. 24. Read more
Beijing bans online evangelization amid religious crackdown
The Chinese government has increased measures to suppress religious belief and practice. New regulations, published on the government’s legal information... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl explains why Church workers must be consistent with the Gospel
Church workers have to lead people toward Catholic teaching in their public lives, not away from it, the Archbishop of... Read more
Spanish court recognizes pharmacists' conscience rights
Spain's Constitional Court has issued a ruling protecting the conscience rights of pharmacists who decline to sell the morning after... Read more
Grandmother, florist may lose her business and home for declining gay wedding
If you walk into Barronelle Stutzman’s floral business, you’re probably going to get a hug. She puts her heart into... Read more
