Americans Stand Up for Religious Freedom on Bill of Rights’ Anniversary

Rallies draw more than 75,000 people to protest HHS ‘contraceptive mandate.’

Religious-Exemption Amendment Stalls in Senate

Legislation to ensure religious liberty in HHS mandate did not come to a vote this week.

U.S. Bishops to White House: 'Rescission of Mandate Only Solution'

While critics dismiss the president's move as an election-year ploy, the Catholic Health Association’s Sister Carol Keehan and Planned Parenthood applaud the modification.

Obama's Mandate 'Accomodation' Prompts Criticism

EWTN CEO/Register publisher, Catholic League, Family Research Council and Becket Fund for Religious Liberty respond to Feb. 10 news.

Boehner vs. HHS: 'Attack by the Federal Government on Religious Freedom ... Must Not Stand'

House Speaker John Boehner says Congress will reverse contraception rule if administration won't. Rep. Fred Upton has also announced plans to advance legislation 'to reverse the controversial decision and restore long-standing conscience protections.'

Rick Santorum Sweeps 3 State Victories and Vows to Fight for Faith and Freedom

Presidential hopeful talks about God-given rights at Missouri rally Feb. 7.

Christian and Religious Leaders Also Oppose HHS Mandate

Said a Lutheran leader: 'We would be in a very bad way without the Catholics standing up.'

Congress Urges Obama Administration to Suspend HHS Mandate

Letter by 154 members says policy violates religious freedom.

160-Plus Bishops Speak Out Against HHS Mandate

More USCCB statements and USA Today editorial add to action alerts and letters from Catholic shepherds to counter administration's violation of Church beliefs and conscience rights. Updated from Feb. 6.

GOP Candidates Oppose HHS Mandate

Presidential candidates weigh in on religious freedom.

Catholic Business Leaders Denounce HHS Mandate

They consider their options in the face of this conscience attack.

Rubio Introduces Bill to Protect Church Organizations Against Obama's Mandate

HHS contraceptive requirement, with narrow exemption, 'tells us a lot about the administration's overreach in all parts of our lives,' Florida senator says.

Cardinal Wuerl Thinks Church Can Win Contraception Fight

Catholics United's Defense of Contraception Mandate Draws Criticism

U.S. Bishops and Other Catholic Groups Issue Ad Opposing HHS Mandate

Oct. 11 statement ran in Politico and The Hill in Washington: 'Support access to health care? Protect conscience rights.'

Bishops Speak Out Against HHS Mandate and Urge Faithful to Do Likewise As Deadline Looms

Update: Bishop Conley writes column in opposition. Comments deadline is Sept. 30.

Bishops' Conference Attorneys Submit Official Comment Criticizing HHS Contraception Mandate

Department action entails 'nationwide coercion of religious people and groups,' general counsel says.