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Supreme Court hears praying football coach case

Apr 25, 2022

By Katie Yoder

Both sides argue that the case, Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, concerns religious freedom — with the ex-coach, Joseph Kennedy,... Read more

Joseph Kennedy, a former high school football coach, says he lost his job for refusing to stop praying on the 50-yard line after his team's games. 

Catholic bishops support praying football coach in Supreme Court case

Mar 3, 2022

By Katie Yoder

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) submitted an amicus brief Wednesday in support of Joseph Kennedy, a Christian... Read more

Michigan high school valedictorian allowed to reference Jesus in graduation speech

Jun 1, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

A Michigan high school valedictorian will be allowed to reference her Christian faith in her upcoming graduation speech, after being... Read more

Montana high court reverses sex abuse judgement against Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jan 10, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

The Montana Supreme Court has unanimously reversed a $35 million judgement against the Jehovah’s Witnesses, on the grounds that the... Read more

How 'Hosanna-Tabor' is shaping employment at Catholic schools

Jun 30, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

In the wake of recent controversies over teacher hiring, and firing, at religious schools, CNA spoke with professor Rick Garnett... Read more

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US Supreme Court will soon decide 'Peace Cross' First Amendment case

Jun 18, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Before the month is out, the US Supreme Court is expected to issue its decision in an establishment clause case... Read more

Federal court reaffirms tax exempt clergy housing allowances

Mar 19, 2019

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld tax-free housing allowances for clergy, a decision welcomed by pastors, religious organizations,... Read more

Are secularists literally using Satan to drive religion out of public schools?

Aug 5, 2016

By Matt Hadro

As activists push “After School Satan” programs for elementary school students, it is likely an underhanded tactic to remove all... Read more

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Court upholds ban on religious services in NYC public schools

Apr 8, 2014

A federal appeals court has upheld a New York City policy prohibiting religious services in public school buildings, a decision... Read more