Let Freedom Ring!

Archbishop Lori delivers address on the challenge to religious liberty the nation now faces and what is being done in response.

Unprecedented Legal Action Takes HHS Mandate Battle to the Courts

Bishops say the federal law is still 'unjust' and 'coercive,' as 43 Catholic dioceses and institutions file lawsuits May 21.

Arizona Passes Exemption for Religious Employers

The law, signed by Gov. Jan Brewer, seeks to better protect religious liberty if federal 'contraceptive mandate' is struck down.

Sebelius Speaks at Georgetown Despite Protests

HHS secretary refers to JFK speech on religion and politics, as she encourages students to embrace public service.

Amendment Protects Religious Liberty of Military Members

The Fiscal Year 2013 defense-authorization bill says that the armed forces 'shall accommodate the conscience and sincerely held moral principles and religious beliefs' of its members regarding 'the appropriate and inappropriate expression of human sexuality.'

At Georgetown, Most Professors Critical of Ryan Fail to Sign Letter Protesting Sebelius Visit

Patrick Deneen gets signature of one colleague, but no response from nearly 90 others.

Sebelius Says She Sought Religious 'Balance,' But Ignored Key Precedents

Bishop Jenky’s Assessment of Religious Liberty Battle Raises Question About Historical Analogy

Notre Dame professor critical of colleagues’ letter calling for bishop’s resignation.

Archbishop Wenski Defends America's 'First Freedom'

Miami archbishop writes op-ed on religious liberty.

Archbishop Mansell: 'We Must Always Work for Resurrection to Overcome Threat of Death'

Archbishop of Hartford on religious-liberty fight: 'We must all continue to fight for that fundamental right, basic in the history of our country. '

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.

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.

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.

At Scores of Rallies, Thousands Hear Calls to Restore Constitutional Right to Religious Liberty

Stand Up for Religious Freedom marks second anniversary of Obamacare with peaceful, impassioned demonstrations against HHS contraceptive mandate.

Americans Rally for Religious Freedom

1,000 protest in front of the Health and Human Services Department in Washington, as more gather in 140 cities across the country.

350 Stand Up for Religious Freedom in Central Minnesota

350 Gather on Cathedral Stairs

140 Cities Expected to See Religious Freedom Rallies Today

Thousands expected to gather in opposition to the HHS mandate on second anniversary of health-care reform act.

Archbishop-Designate William Lori Says New Evangelization is Top Priority in Baltimore

As he prepares to take leadership of a much larger archdiocese, the bishop of Bridgeport, Conn., sees no reason to halt his work in fostering religious liberty.