Bishops Appeal Court Ruling, Attempt to Restore Government Contracts for Trafficking Program

Archbishops Gomez and Lori warn that other faith-based programs will be affected by the ruling.

Archbishop Chaput: Evangelization Is 'Obligation of the Gospel'

Philadelphia's Church leader and author of A Heart on Fire: Catholic Witness and the Next America says: 'If we’re not somehow bringing others to Jesus Christ, we’re missing the point of our baptism.'

Actor Andy Garcia Fights for Religious Freedom in 'For Greater Glory'

The true story of the Cristero Army's epic battle against the Mexican government's persecution of Catholics is a timely tale.

Excerpts From 'Our First, Most Cherished Liberty'

New USCCB statement on religious liberty: 'What is at stake is whether America will continue to have a free ... society — or whether the state alone will determine who gets to contribute to the common good.'

Bishops Issue Statement on Religious Liberty

'An unjust law cannot be obeyed,' they state, in face of growing threats to freedom.

Xavier University Cancels Contraception Coverage

Standing up for Church teaching, Jesuit college president stirs up some opposition among faculty, while many others in the Catholic community applaud the decision.

Catholic Clergy Continue to Speak Out Against HHS Mandate

Cardinal Dolan spoke on Sunday-morning TV about the need for faith in the public square, and a Virginia priest advises Catholics to follow St. Thomas More's example in the conscience fight.

U.K. Businesses Given Okay to Ban Crosses Worn by Employees

Two women will have their religious discrimination case heard at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France.

State of Washington Will Appeal Ruling That Recognized Pharmacists’ Conscience Rights

Pro-life leader fears losing 'the nation we love' as state demands encroach freedom.

HHS-Religious Freedom Battle Yields Unexpected Rewards

Obama administration might not have anticipated it, but fight over ‘contraception mandate’ has given Pope Paul VI’s teaching new life.

Conscience Exemption for Me but Not for Thee

April 8 issue column on the fight for religious freedom in America.

Bishops Reiterate That Mandate Recommendations Are ‘Radically Flawed’

A new USCCB memo states that 'protecting a religious organization from being forced to act in conflict with its teaching by depriving it of the ability to act at all is no way to serve religious freedom.'

The Greatest Joy in the World

April 8 issue In Person: Baltimore Archbishop-Designate William Lori Reflects on Prayer and Priesthood

Vanderbilt Catholic Group Will Leave Campus Over University Policy

The group says it will become an off-campus ministry following implementation of policy which bars the group from requiring its leaders to be Catholic.

Pope Arrives in Mexico, Highlights Religious Freedom

350 Stand Up for Religious Freedom in Central Minnesota

350 Gather on Cathedral Stairs

Catholic Colleges Upset by HHS Rule Requiring Student Health Plans to Comply With Mandate

The latest news on the administration's 'accommodation,' including more pro-life concerns.

Winning the Mandate Debate

March 25 issue editorial on Health and Human Services issue.

First Secular Business Sues Over HHS Mandate

A Missouri business owner says his right to religious freedom is being threatened.

Would Obama's Mandate Fly With the Founding Fathers?

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