Tag: Religion
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More than 300 Students, Staff Abducted in Nigeria
More than 300 students and staff were abducted from a Catholic School in the Northern Region of Nigeria on Friday.… READ MORE
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Transgenderism Divides Religions
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — Transgenderism, the pernicious ideology that holds that sex is a social construction and… READ MORE
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USCIRF Marks 27th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act
The USCIRF commemorates the 27th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act, emphasizing its role in promoting global religious freedom,… READ MORE
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Anti-Conversion Law Puts Spotlight on ‘Healing Crusades’
The Chhattisgarh government has drafted a stringent anti-conversion law, aiming to curb “changai sabhas” and regulate religious conversions, requiring a… READ MORE
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Prominent Church Rights Attorney Honored with Prestigious Life and Religious Liberty Defense Award
Attorney John Mauck of Mauck & Baker, LLC, received the 2025 William Bentley Ball Life and Religious Liberty Defense Award… READ MORE
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Victory! Durbin Declines Award!
Sen. Dick Durbin declined the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Archdiocese of Chicago after pressure from the Catholic League, the… READ MORE
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Coptic Solidarity Launches Campaign to Demand Release of Christian Convert Arbitrarily Detained in Egypt
Coptic Solidarity invites supporters worldwide to join this campaign by taking action on our website and by amplifying Mr. Abdelrazek’s story on… READ MORE
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Thomas More Law Center Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Reverse Decision That Strips the Right of Parents to Guide the Religious Upbringing of their Children
The Thomas More Law Center petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a Third Circuit ruling concerning Libby Hilsenrath’s case,… READ MORE
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Spinning the Catholic Killer’s Bio
FBI Director Kash Patel got it right when he labeled the Minneapolis mass shooting as an act of domestic terrorism… READ MORE
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Infamous All-Trimester Abortion Facility Stops Booking Procedures After Month-Long Protest
Growing evidence of malpractice and mounting community outrage preceded the DC center suspending scheduling. READ MORE
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Santa Clara County Employees Sue County for Failing to Accommodate Their Religious Beliefs
Advocates for Faith and Freedom have filed a lawsuit on behalf of 33 current and former Santa Clara County employees,… READ MORE
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Catholic Killer Falsely Claimed to be Female
Robert Westman is the man police have identified as the mass shooter in Minneapolis who murdered two children and injured… READ MORE
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Dr. James C. Dobson, Visionary, Family Advocate and Founder of the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute, Dies at 89
Dr. James C. Dobson, a prominent Christian leader and advocate for family values, passed away on August 21, 2025, at… READ MORE
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Treat Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill “under the Certificate of Urgency”: Ghana’s Catholic Bishops, Christian Council to Legislators
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the Christian Council of Ghana passionately urge legislators to prioritize the Promotion of Proper… READ MORE
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Pope Leo XIV Cites AI As A Force To Reckon With
Cardinal Robert Prevost, as Pope Leo XIV, emphasizes AI’s moral challenges in defending human dignity and justice, drawing from Romano… READ MORE
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Nine Days of Prayer for the Catholic Church in China
A global nine-day prayer initiative from May 16-24, 2025, invites Catholics to support the Church in China amid persecution from… READ MORE
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Pope Leo XIV Is Not Francis II
Pope Leo XIV eludes simplistic labels as either a reformer like Pope Francis or a traditionalist. While he aligns with… READ MORE
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Border bishops lay off dozens of staff members, call for immigration reform
U.S. and Mexican bishops gathered in San Antonio emphasized the Church’s support for migrants and called for immigration reform in… READ MORE
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The Pope vs. Trump? | FORWARD BOLDLY
Pope Francis criticized President Trump’s immigration policy in a letter to U.S. bishops, calling it a “major crisis.” His remarks… READ MORE
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Nepalese Government Detains, Questions 17 U.S. Citizens on Proselytization Charges
In early February 2025, over a dozen U.S. citizens and an Indian national were detained in Dharan, Nepal, for alleged… READ MORE
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The Rebirth of the Catholic Church in Estonia
On September 26, 2024, Pope Francis established Estonia’s first diocese for its small but growing Catholic community, which now numbers… READ MORE
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PAKISTAN – Blasphemy law becomes a trap and a business
A criminal group in Pakistan exploits blasphemy laws, falsely accusing over 450 individuals for extortion. Lawyers urge intervention as victims… READ MORE
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Catholic Charities to Supreme Court: Serving the needy is religious
Catholic Charities Bureau seeks Supreme Court confirmation that its support for the needy aligns with its religious mission, contesting a… READ MORE
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Bishop O’Connell Welcomes Trump Executive Actions Promoting Parental Choice in Education
Bishop O’Connell supports President Trump’s Executive Order to expand educational freedom, emphasizing parental rights and the importance of faith-based education… READ MORE
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USCIRF Welcomes Release of Two Religious Prisoners of Conscience Imprisoned on Blasphemy Charges in Egypt
The USCIRF welcomed the release of Abdulbaqi Said Abdo and Nour Gerges, detained on blasphemy charges, while urging action for… READ MORE
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Archbishop Kwofie: You can’t be a true Catholic and a Freemason at the same time
Archbishop John Bonaventure Kwofie reiterates the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra’s prohibition of Freemasonry, stating it contradicts Church teachings and condemning… READ MORE
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Connecticut School Teacher Ordered to Remove Crucifix from Workspace or be Terminated from 30-Year Teaching Job
In New Britain, CT, Marisol Arroyo-Castro, a veteran teacher, has been placed on administrative leave for refusing to remove a… READ MORE
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Why the Catholic Church Opposes Communism: Sheen’s Lessons
Fulton Sheen passionately denounced communism as fundamentally opposed to human dignity and spiritual existence, reinforcing the Catholic Church’s stance. He… READ MORE
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USCCB Statement on the Executive Orders Expected to be Signed by the New President
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops expresses intent to review President Trump’s executive orders, emphasizing the Church’s commitment to protecting… READ MORE
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Top Ten Reasons to Be Catholic
Catholicism offers a unique blend of community, historical depth, sacraments, liturgical beauty, and a moral framework. It encourages intellectual exploration,… READ MORE
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Things Pope Francis Should Consider Commending Donald Trump For
The relationship between Donald Trump and Pope Francis features discord over immigration and climate change, yet Trump’s administration has actions… READ MORE
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Interpreting Church in Italy’s Seminary Document as Accepting Homosexual Priests “not a correct reading”: Italian Bishop
A clarification from Bishop Stefano Manetti disputes media interpretations of a new document by Italy’s Catholic Bishops regarding the ordination… READ MORE
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Hegseth’s Christian Tattoo Is Meritorious
Bill Donohue critiques Democrats for attacking Pete Hegseth’s Jerusalem Cross tattoo during his confirmation hearing, suggesting it’s part of a… READ MORE
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Cardinal McElroy? Oh My!
Judie Brown critiques Pope Francis’s promotion of Cardinal Robert McElroy, known for his pro-LGBTQ stance, contrasting it with Saint Paul’s… READ MORE
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University of Maine System’s Religious Bias Faces Additional Hearing
U.S. District Judge Stacey Neumann denied Calvary Chapel Belfast’s request for a temporary restraining order, but Liberty Counsel will continue… READ MORE
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New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith to be honored at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Congressman Chris Smith, a devout Catholic and pro-life advocate from New Jersey, will receive the Christifideles Laici Award at the… READ MORE
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The Foundations of Western Civilization: The Catholic Church’s Role
The Catholic Church has significantly shaped Western Civilization by preserving knowledge, fostering education, influencing law and governance, inspiring art, and… READ MORE
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Why Kamala Stiffed Al Smith Dinner
Kamala Harris opted out of attending the Al Smith Dinner to avoid discomfort, revealing her disconnect with practicing Catholics. Raised… READ MORE
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Vatican Statistics: Catholic Population Shrinks in Europe, Rises Everywhere Else
In 2022, Europe’s Catholic population declined by 474,000, while global numbers grew to nearly 1.39 billion, led by increases in… READ MORE
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A New Era of Josephological Research: Launch of The Josephology Society
The Josephology Society, founded by Rev. Edward Looney, aims to unite scholars and clergy to promote the study of Saint… READ MORE
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Today, October 14, We Celebrate St. Callistus I
Pope Callistus I, celebrated on October 14, was a significant figure known for emphasizing God’s mercy, which led to controversies… READ MORE
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Today, October 11, We Celebrate Pope Saint John XXIII
Pope John XXIII, born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli in 1881, became Pope in 1958, known for his pastoral care, social encyclicals,… READ MORE
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This World’s Foolishness
Judie Brown reflects on contemporary societal folly, emphasizing contradictions such as prioritizing rat welfare over unborn children and a judge… READ MORE
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The Real Threat To Democracy
Bill Donohue argues that while the Left claims democracy is under threat, they misidentify the enemy. He contends that Christians… READ MORE
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USCIRF Releases Report on India’s Collapsing Religious Freedom Conditions
The USCIRF’s 2024 report on India details severe violations of religious freedom, including violence against minorities, legal discrimination, and government… READ MORE
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Christianity Terrifies Secular Left
The article critiques Clara Jeffrey, editor of Mother Jones, for her aversion to expressions of Christianity, highlighting her strong reactions… READ MORE
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City Fines Church $300,000 for Helping Homeless
A church in Fairfield, California, is contesting over $300,000 in fines imposed by the city, hindering its outreach to the… READ MORE
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Catholics for Kamala is Pitiful
The article critiques the “Catholics for Kamala” website, highlighting its lack of substantial content on Kamala Harris’s policies relevant to… READ MORE
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Mob Brutally Attacks Elderly Christian Man After False Blasphemy Claims Circulate
An elderly Christian man was brutally attacked by a mob in Pakistan after false accusations of burning Quran pages, leading… READ MORE
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USCIRF Releases 2024 Annual Report with New Recommendations for U.S. Policy
The 2024 USCIRF Annual Report highlights religious freedom violations globally and urges the U.S. government to implement its recommendations for… READ MORE
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Lisa Graas is a blogger with social media expertise concentrating on religion and politics. She has a history of volunteer services in the pro-life movement and in writing for major conservative websites on both life issues and the agendas of the Left in America. She is very proud to have written for Live Action and the David Horowitz Freedom Center and of her record in the pro-life movement. Lisa is also, first and foremost, a Passionist Oblate Associate attached to the Passionist Nuns of St. Joseph Monastery in Whitesville, KY. She offers up all of her sufferings as cancer and mental health patient for the intentions of the Passionist Nuns. She works to spread the Word of Christ’s redemption through His suffering on the Cross.
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