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U.S. House passes bill to combat forced organ harvesting
The bill, authored by Catholic Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, had nearly unanimous support, passing in a 412-2 vote. It... Read more
Nicaraguan bishops express concern for thousands who are leaving the country
In an Advent message issued Nov. 16, the bishops acknowledged “ the concerns we have about the social, political, and... Read more
ADF calls on human rights commission to defend religious freedom in Mexico and Nicaragua
“Latin America is currently experiencing a surge of human rights abuses in the area of religious freedom,” stated Tomás Henriquez,... Read more
Cardinal Tagle defends Vatican-China deal
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has defended the Vatican’s decision to renew its provisional agreement with China on the appointment of... Read more
Cardinal Zen’s second day in court: Magistrate rules there is sufficient evidence
On Tuesday, Cardinal Joseph Zen’s second day in court in Hong Kong, the magistrate ruled that there was sufficient evidence... Read more
This Muslim NBA vet is marching for persecuted Christians on Saturday
Enes Kanter Freedom, a practicing Muslim from Turkey, will be speaking at the Sept. 24 March for the Martyrs in... Read more
UN human rights report on Nicaragua cites ‘attacks on Catholic Church’
The United Nations Human Rights Council released a report Sept. 13 that condemned the regime of Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega. Read more
German court rules in favor of right to pray near abortion counseling facility
Silent prayer gatherings near an abortion counseling facility in a German town cannot be prohibited, according to a ruling by... Read more
Pakistani civil society rejects government’s allegations against Catholic-rights group
The government of Pakistan maligned the group for “alleged anti-state propaganda” by submitting a human-rights report in July to the... Read more
Germany denies refuge to Christian convert from Iran
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed the case of an Iranian convert to Christianity, who is appealing his... Read more
English grandmother arrested for praying near abortion clinic wins religious freedom challenge
A 76-year-old English grandmother who was fined for praying near to an abortion clinic has successfully overturned her financial penalty,... Read more
Testimony: China-backed cobalt mines in Congo exploit 40,000 child workers
The mines “are often no more than narrow shafts dug into the ground, which is why children are recruited —... Read more
European Parliament calls on Vatican to support Cardinal Zen
The European Parliament has called on the Vatican "to give full support to Cardinal Zen" and told the Holy See... Read more
'Women deserve better': Experts criticize EU Parliament resolution on ‘right to abortion’
Legal experts have called “inaccurate and misleading” a proposed resolution by the European Parliament to include a “right to abortion”... Read more
Human rights advocates respond after Pope Francis says Vatican-China deal ‘moving well’
Human rights advocates have raised concerns about heightened restrictions on Christians in China after Pope Francis expressed hope that the... Read more
European court sides with Pakistani Christian convert
The court said the asylum applicant’s explusion to Pakistan would violate his human rights. Read more
‘We will not be silenced,’ says UK Catholic activist after Hong Kong jail threat
Benedict Rogers was told he could face 3 years in prison under the National Security Law. Read more
Marco Rubio condemns choice of China to host Winter Olympics
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has condemned China’s history of human rights violations and said the country should be prohibited from... Read more
European court rejects 'gay cake' case as inadmissible; ruling in favor of Christian bakery stands
The European Court of Human Rights has rejected a case brought by a Northern Irish gay rights activist, who claims... Read more
Senate sends Uyghur forced labor bill targeting China to Biden’s desk
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill on Thursday, Dec. 16 banning goods made with forced labor in the Chinese... Read more
