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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
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
Diocese affirms need for Catholic fidelity after teacher fired
Following controversy over the firing of a Catholic school gym teacher who was in a homosexual relationship, the Diocese of... Read more
Descendant of founding American files 50th mandate lawsuit
A Baptist small business owner whose ancestors fought religious persecution as founding Americans has filed the 50th lawsuit challenging the... Read more
Congress, UN petitioned for release of Iranian pastor
Efforts have intensified to free an American citizen imprisoned in Iran for his work as a Christian pastor, with religious... Read more
Legislators behind religious freedom law support Hobby Lobby
Nearly a dozen U.S. lawmakers who supported a 1993 law protecting religious liberty have formally defended Hobby Lobby in its... Read more
HHS mandate changes protect only 'a few more ministries'
Legal analysts warned that the government’s new proposals on the HHS mandate do little to expand religious freedom protections for... Read more
Mandate changes insufficient, say religious liberty groups
Religious freedom advocates throughout the country are voicing disappointment at suggested changes to the federal contraception mandate aimed at resolving... Read more
