President Obama to Modify His Contraception Mandate

‘Accommodation, Not Compromise?’

Will Obama Accommodate Religious Employers?

Amid news regarding possible plan, Catholic leaders continue to speak out about religious freedom.

Cardinal George Prays That Americans Will 'Choose Leaders Who Respect ... Freedom'

Bishops of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin are in Rome for their ad limina visit.

Sister Charges That Washington State Abortion Insurance Bill Violates Federal Law

Legislators told federal funding would be endangered by passing a law forcing abortion health insurance.

Contraception: Why Not?

Some background on why the Church — and Catholic employers — are resisting the HHS contraceptive mandate.

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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.'

Bishops Were Not Invited to White House HHS Discussions

Bishop William Lori: "No one from the administration has approached the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops for discussions on this matter of a possible ‘compromise.’"

UPDATE #2: Democrats double down on contraception

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Federal Court Strikes Down California Marriage Law

Bishops denounce decision in high-profile case headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.

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.'

New Poll Shows Catholic Voters Oppose HHS Mandate

Public Religion Research Institute's poll found that 52% of voting Catholics do not believe the contraception coverage mandate should apply to religiously affiliated colleges and hospitals.

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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.

Catholics, Unite!

Feb. 12 issue editorial: In the wake of the Second Vatican Council, the rights of “conscience” were said to trump moral teaching that barred contraception, abortion and non-marital sexual relationships. Now, the raw power of the state has been used to violate the conscience rights of believers in an open and unapologetic manner.

GOP Candidates Oppose HHS Mandate

Presidential candidates weigh in on religious freedom.

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Will the HHS Contraception Mandate Derail Obama's Chances of Re-Election?

Two weeks after HHS Secretary Sebelius approved the controversial final rule, Speaker Boehner and Romney take up religious liberty issue.