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Biden’s transgender mandate suffers second big loss in appellate court
The Biden administration may not force Catholic organizations and medical professionals to perform gender-transition surgeries or provide insurance coverage for... Read more
Americans overwhelmingly support right to practice religion, new survey says
Becket’s “2022 Religious Freedom Index,” released Dec. 7, showed a substantial increase in support for “religious pluralism.” Read more
Major win for Catholic doctors fighting Biden’s transgender mandate after appeal deadline passes
The proposal was strongly opposed by religious doctors, medical organizations, and the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. Read more
Sikhs sue US Marines over beard, turban restrictions on religious liberty grounds
A group of four Sikh men are seeking a religious exemption from the Marine Corps allowing them to keep the... Read more
Condemned man wins case seeking pastor’s touch and prayer during execution
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of an inmate who requested that his pastor pray aloud and “lay hands” on... Read more
Catholic bishops support praying football coach in Supreme Court case
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) submitted an amicus brief Wednesday in support of Joseph Kennedy, a Christian... Read more
City of Philadelphia to pay $2 million to Catholic foster care agency in settlement
The city of Philadelphia will pay Catholic Social Services a $2 million settlement and reinstate their foster care contract after... Read more
Philadelphia Catholic agency can once again help make foster care placements, after settlement with city
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is once again helping make foster care placements, following a legal settlement... Read more
Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit against Archdiocese of Chicago
A federal appeals court on Friday dismissed a hostile work environment lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Chicago, citing a religious... Read more
New book explores: How should Americans think about religious liberty?
Helping Americans understand the importance of religious freedom, as well as a measured view of contemporary threats to it, is... Read more
Foster moms ask Supreme Court to hear Philadelphia case
"As a single mom and woman of color, I've known a thing or two about discrimination over the years..." Read more
Judge rules in favor of Christian club kicked off Iowa campus
A federal court ruled Wednesday that a Christian club at an Iowa college cannot be kicked off campus due to... Read more
Kicked off Iowa campus over leadership standards, Christian group sues
A Christian student group is suing the University of Iowa after being kicked off campus because it requires its leaders... Read more
NM Supreme Court reconsiders textbook funding for private schools
A 2017 U.S. Supreme Court decision has given new life to New Mexico backers of state funding for private school... Read more
Barred from disaster relief, damaged Texas churches sue government
Texas churches damaged by Hurricane Harvey filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency, claiming they have been denied... Read more
