Archbishop Lori Implores Congress to Protect Conscience Rights

In a Feb. 15 letter to the legislative body, the archbishop noted that failure would result in negative consequences for the United States.

Legal Scholar Deplores Media Confusion Over HHS Mandate

Notre Dame Mandate Lawsuit Dismissed as Premature

A federal judge ruled the Catholic university lacks standing to challenge the contraceptive mandate because of the Obama administration’s promise to amend the regulation.

Mennonite-Owned Wood Manufacturer Sues Over Contraception Mandate

‘Forcing Americans to surrender long-standing, deeply-held principles in order to own and run a business is not merely troubling but unnecessary and unconstitutional,’ the company’s president says.

Missouri Business Granted Injunction Against HHS Mandate

The company’s Catholic owner says the contraceptive mandate violates his religious freedom by forcing him to provide insurance coverage for morally objectionable drugs and procedures.

Supreme Court Directs Appeals Court to Address Challenge to HHS Mandate

The Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals must examine the claim that mandated coverage of abortion-inducing drugs violates religious freedom, but ruling offers no assurance that justices will take up the case.

For This Employer, Faith Is No Hobby

Christian company challenges HHS mandate’s limitation of free exercise of religious liberty.

Obama, in Denver Campaign Stop, Reaffirms Support for Mandatory Contraception Coverage

Catholic Hospital Chain's Employee Benefits Include Coverage of NFP Training Costs

Move is alternative to HHS 'contraceptive mandate,' which Franciscan Alliance is continuing to fight in court.

Time's Up: Catholic Business Owners Weigh Moral Options in HHS Mandate

National Catholic Bioethics Center issues guidelines for navigating First Amendment threat.

Hercules Wins Round 1 Against Federal Government

Catholic family-owned business won't have to implement contraception mandate by tomorrow's deadline.

Catholic Business Owners Seek Injunction to Halt HHS Mandate Compliance

Churches exempt, ministries in question, but this lawsuit asks: what about individual conscientious objectors?

Second HHS Mandate Lawsuit Dismissed on 'Technical Grounds'

Decision 'simply delays Belmont Abbey College’s ability to challenge mandate for a few months,' says Becket Fund lawyer.

'Breakthrough' Effort to Secure Conscience Rights in HHS Mandate Fight

U.S. bishops welcome inclusion of conscience provisions in a House subcommittee appropriations bill for Health and Human Services funding.

Evangelical College Joins Catholic University in HHS Mandate Lawsuit

Wheaton College in Illinois joins the growing list of individuals and institutions seeking protection of their constitutional right to religious freedom.

Fortnight for Freedom in Boston: Cardinal O'Malley and Catholic Leaders Educate on the Issues

Town hall panel includes head of Knights of Columbus and president of Catholic University.

What the Court Said About Obamacare

COMMENTARY

Archbishop Lori Tells Rome Conference That Religious Freedom Must Be Defended

Baltimore Church leader was featured speaker at Religious Liberty Observatory.

Fortnight for Freedom Profile: Catholics Called to Witness

A doctor, his wife and a few friends produce a video on the essentials in Catholic voting.

Carl Anderson: Threats to Religious Liberty Bring Opportunity for Authentic Catholic Witness

Knights of Columbus head says Catholics will have ‘something great to offer’ by living their faith in public.