Tag: Religious Freedom
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Partisan and Profitable: The SPLC’s Influence on Federal Civil Rights Policy
On December 16, 2025, the House Judiciary Subcommittee will hold a hearing to investigate the Southern Poverty Law Center’s impact… READ MORE
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East Plano Islamic Center (‘EPIC’) Sues Church and Missionaries to Ban Them from Sharing Messages ‘Offensive to the Islamic Faith’
The East Plano Islamic Center has sued a Christian ministry and church to stop them from preaching and distributing materials… READ MORE
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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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Arizona Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Plot Targeting Christian Churches
Zimnako Salah, 46, of Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced today in the Eastern District of California to six years in prison… READ MORE
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“A divided pulpit”: Catholic Bishop Criticized for Comments on Persecution of Christians in Nigeria
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah’s speech at the recent launch of the Aid to the Church in Need’s 2025 World Report on Religious Freedom… 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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Federal Judge Certifies Class Action for All Parents and Teachers Opposing Gender Secrecy Rules
Summary Judgment Hearing Set for Nov. 17 Could End Parental Exclusion Policies Statewide 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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USCIRF Condemns Nationwide Detention of Church Leaders Across China
The USCIRF condemns the Chinese Communist Party’s detention of Pastor Mingri “Ezra” Jin and the arrests of other religious leaders… READ MORE
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Nigerian Catholic Leaders React to U.S. Congress’ Call to Redesignate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern
Catholic leaders in Nigeria have weighed in on a recent call by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for the Trump administration… 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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5 Christians in Iran to Spend Several Years in Prison for Their Faith
An Iranian court upheld prison sentences for five Christian converts, each sentenced to over eight years for activities related to… READ MORE
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Rubio Statement on Detention of Zion House Church Leaders in China
Marco Rubio condemns the CCP’s detention of Zion Church leaders, urging their immediate release and advocating for religious freedom without… READ MORE
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Washington withdraws attack on seal of confession
The State of Washington has decided not to enforce a law that would have required Catholic priests to breach the… READ MORE
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President Trump’s Proclamation for Columbus Day, 2025
On October 9, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation honoring Christopher Columbus as a legendary figure and American… READ MORE
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Media Incurious About D.C. Catholic Bomber
Some of the D.C. media, including the Washington Post, have continued to cover this event, but the national media have not.… READ MORE
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SCOTUS Declines To Review Kentucky Church’s Due Process Claim
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review Liberty Counsel’s petition regarding Maryville Baptist Church’s denied “prevailing party status” after its… READ MORE
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Court holds Louisville responsible for trying to silence wedding photographer
A U.S. District Court ruled in favor of wedding photographer Chelsey Nelson, affirming her First Amendment rights against Louisville’s law… READ MORE
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USCIRF Releases Report on Refugees Fleeing Religious Persecution
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom’s report highlights the plight of refugees fleeing religious persecution in South and Southeast… READ MORE
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Save the Persecuted Christians Urges Immediate U.S. Action to Halt Genocide of Christians in Nigeria
“Fulani militia attacks on Christian farming communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, very similar to what happened in Israel on October… READ MORE
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Hillary Hates White Conservative Christian Men
Hillary Clinton, in a recent interview, criticized white conservative Christian men, blaming them for national disunity and attempting to revert… READ MORE
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Will the British Bishops Ban Ashes on Ash Wednesday?
Lisa Graas discusses Mark Lambert’s concerns over British bishops’ directive discouraging Christians from displaying symbols in political protests, questioning whether… READ MORE
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Laity in Nigeria Alarmed by Heightened Killings, Warn Insecurity Has Reached Alarming Levels
It is highly likely that Nigeria is leading in Christian martyrs globally, members of the Calabar Ecclesiastical Provincial Laity Council… 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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U.S. and Nigerian Human Rights Leaders to Expose Cover-Up of Christian Persecution in Nigeria
“The Nigerian government is not only failing to protect its Christian citizens, but it is also covering up the scale… READ MORE
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French Islamists On A Tear Against Christians
Although there are no hard data on 2024 and 2025, anecdotal evidence suggest that the trend of Islamists committing violence… READ MORE
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Report: How the Biden-Wray FBI Manufactured a False Narrative of Catholic Americans as Violent Extremists
The House Judiciary Committee’s interim report reveals that the FBI under Biden and Wray targeted traditional Catholics as extremists. New… READ MORE
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Jesuit Colleges Have A Free Speech Problem
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) ranked 251 colleges on free speech tolerance in 2025, with the University… 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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Presidential Message on Holy Week, 2025
During Holy Week, President Trump reflects on the significance of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection, emphasizing redemption and hope. He… READ MORE
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MassResistance’s resolution on “gay marriage” fails in North Dakota Senate after death threats directed at Senators
The North Dakota Senate addressed a resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Obergefell ruling on gay marriage.… 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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Nigerian Diocese Appeals for Prayers for Safety, Release of Kidnapped Catholic Priest
Fr. Cornelius Manzak Damulak was abducted from the Catholic Diocese of Shendam, Nigeria, on February 6, 2025. The Diocese is… READ MORE
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Case of Mail Carrier Who Sued Postal Service and Won at U.S. Supreme Court Set for Trial
The U.S. District Court for Pennsylvania will hold a trial for Gerald Groff, a former USPS mail carrier who sued… READ MORE
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Ireland’s spiritual mother faces secular reinterpretation
February 1 celebrates St. Brigid’s Day in Ireland, marking spring’s arrival and honoring St. Brigid, a patron saint. Since 2023,… 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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Journalists in Nigeria Urged to Speak Up, Expose all Forms of Christian Persecution
The Vice-Chancellor of Veritas University, Fr. Hyacinth Ementa Ichoku, stressed the need for journalists in Nigeria to expose rising Christian… 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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Seminary Rector on Why Priests in Nigeria have become Soft Targets for Kidnappers
Catholic Priests in Nigeria are increasingly targeted by kidnappers due to misconceptions about their wealth, with Fr. Raymond Olusesan Aina… READ MORE
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Keeping Christ present in war-torn Sudan
In war-torn Sudan, Bishop Yunan Tombe leads his congregation in El-Obeid, finding strength in the Blessed Sacrament despite severe violence.… READ MORE
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Thomas More Society Petitions President Trump to Pardon 21 Pro-Lifers Targeted by Biden DOJ
On January 14, 2025, Thomas More Society attorneys requested presidential pardons for 21 pro-life advocates wrongfully prosecuted by the Biden… 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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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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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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