A 15-starred “Star-Spangled Banner” hangs on the facade of the historic Baltimore Basilica, the first cathedral built in the United States.
A 15-starred “Star-Spangled Banner” hangs on the facade of the historic Baltimore Basilica, the first cathedral built in the United States. (photo: Kevin Jones / CNA)

Why Religious Freedom Matters — An Introduction

Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, Director of the Conscience Project, the Register’s senior editor Joan Desmond, and EWTN News’ Executive Editor Matthew Bunson bring their insight in this introductory mini episode of the podcast Religious Freedom Matters.

Palestinian Christians celebrate Easter Sunday Mass at Holy Family Church in Gaza City on March 31, amid the ongoing battles Israel and the Hamas militant group.

People Explain ‘Why I Go to Mass’

‘Why go to Mass on Sundays? It is not enough to answer that it is a precept of the Church. … We Christians need to participate in Sunday Mass because only with the grace of Jesus, with his living presence in us and among us, can we put into practice his commandment, and thus be his credible witnesses.’ —Pope Francis

Palestinian Christians celebrate Easter Sunday Mass at Holy Family Church in Gaza City on March 31, amid the ongoing battles Israel and the Hamas militant group.

People Explain ‘Why I Go to Mass’

‘Why go to Mass on Sundays? It is not enough to answer that it is a precept of the Church. … We Christians need to participate in Sunday Mass because only with the grace of Jesus, with his living presence in us and among us, can we put into practice his commandment, and thus be his credible witnesses.’ —Pope Francis