Tag: Religious Freedom
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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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NIGERIA – Two nuns kidnapped in south-east Nigeria released
The Congregation of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Onitsha announced the unconditional release of sisters Vincentia… READ MORE
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Court Asked to Uphold School Board Member’s Constitutional Right to Quote Bible Verses During Meetings
Attorneys for First Liberty Institute and Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP are advocating for Peoria Unified School District President Heather… READ MORE
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Anita Bryant (1940-2024): A Voice for Conservative Values
Anita Bryant, singer and political activist, passed away at 84, remembered for her music, conservative advocacy, and commitment to traditional… READ MORE
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Court Stops HHS Attempt To Advance Abortion and Medical Mutilation
A federal judge blocked new HHS regulations that hinder doctors from reporting abuse related to abortion and gender procedures. The… READ MORE
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NIGERIA – A priest and pharmacist shot dead in the street
Father Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo, a priest and pharmacist in Nnewi, Nigeria, was murdered on December 26, increasing the total killed… READ MORE
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Vocations grow in Burkina Faso despite terrorism
Despite increasing terrorism in Burkina Faso, priestly vocations are rising, with growing seminarians needing support. The Church fosters unity amidst… READ MORE
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USCIRF Releases Report on the Abuse of Extremism Laws in Central Asia
The USCIRF report highlights the misuse of extremism laws by Central Asian governments, including Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, which suppress peaceful… READ MORE
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13 Catholic Missionaries and Pastoral Workers Reportedly Killed Worldwide in 2024
In 2024, thirteen missionaries and pastoral workers were killed globally, including eight priests and five lay people, due to increasing… READ MORE
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The “Butcher of Damascus” is gone. Is the alternative worse?
The U.S. and Israel are targeting Syrian weapons to prevent terrorists from seizing them, coordinating airstrikes against ISIS and chemical… READ MORE
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Legal Earthquake: SF jury awards millions to workers denied religious accommodations
A federal jury awarded over $7.8 million to six BART employees who were denied religious accommodations for COVID-19 vaccines, ruling… READ MORE
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Persecution of Christians has worsened around the globe
The report “Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2022-24” reveals worsening Christian persecution globally, notably… READ MORE
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After Centuries of Genocide and Persecution, Christianity Continues to Grow
Since the martyrdom of Stephen, Christians have faced severe persecution and genocide, yet their numbers continue to grow. A 2024… READ MORE
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ADF asks US Supreme Court to hear Oklahoma religious liberty case
Alliance Defending Freedom has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case regarding Oklahoma’s decision to deny a charter… READ MORE
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11 Female Evangelists Arrested on False Charges of Forced Conversions
On October 7, 2024, eleven Christian women evangelists from Hyderabad were arrested in Bihar on false charges of attempting to… 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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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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Kamala Smart To Skip Al Smith Dinner
Vice President Kamala Harris declined an invitation to the Al Smith Dinner, citing campaign obligations. Bill Donohue argues her absence… READ MORE
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Christians Worldwide Face Increased Censorship
The growth in global censorship will undoubtedly trample religious freedom, especially the freedoms of those whose beliefs don’t line up… READ MORE
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ACN denounces massacres in Burkina Faso
Islamic terrorists killed 26 people in a church, many of them Christian. READ MORE
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Catholic Charities asks Supreme Court to protect its right to serve the needy
Seeks to overturn Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that said Catholic Charities had no religious purpose. The post provides a detailed… READ MORE
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Coptic Solidarity Laments IOC Indifference to Egypt’s Systematic Religious-based Discrimination Against Athletes
Coptic Solidarity urges the IOC to investigate discrimination against Coptic athletes in Egypt, demanding corrective actions and proposing specific measures… READ MORE
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Catholic Laity in Senegal “outraged” at Prime Minister’s Remarks on Muslim Headscarf in Schools
The National Laity Council in Senegal criticizes Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s remarks on allowing Muslim headscarves in schools, voicing concern… READ MORE
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Walz’s Policies on Religion and Sexuality
Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice presidential pick. His policies on religious liberty,… 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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Daughter, Son-in-Law of Missouri State Rep. Killed Serving as Missionaries in Haiti
Missouri state Rep. Ben Baker’s daughter and son-in-law, missionaries in Haiti, were tragically killed by gang members. The recent violence… READ MORE
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NFL Sides With Anti-Catholic Bigots
Catholic League President Bill Donohue expressed disappointment in NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s treatment of Harrison Butker, citing instances of perceived… 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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What National Prayer Day Means to Biden
The National Day of Prayer, observed on the first Thursday in May, highlights the contrasting approaches of Presidents Trump and… READ MORE
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Knife Attack During Livestreamed Worship Service in Australia Deemed Terrorist Act
A knife attack at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Sydney was declared terrorism. Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel forgave the… READ MORE
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The martyrology of Catholics in Rwanda in 1994
In 1994, Rwanda faced a devastating genocide, with the Church and its members also affected. The Church sought forgiveness and… READ MORE
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Nuns lead charge against New York abortion mandate
Religious groups, including nuns and dioceses, are challenging New York’s abortion coverage mandate in court, citing violation of religious beliefs.… READ MORE
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California Town Tears Down Cross
Albany, CA: A 50-year-old cross on private land faces removal after a recent court decision. The Lions Club is contesting… READ MORE
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President Daniel Ortega’s War on the Catholic Church
In Nicaragua, President Ortega’s regime is targeting the Catholic Church, escalating repression and violating religious freedom, leading to international concern. READ MORE
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Biden EEOC Argues for Religious Discrimination in Appeal by Terminated Worker
Fired metalworker Daniel Snyder’s attorneys will present oral arguments against the Biden Administration and Arconic, defending his religious liberty rights.… READ MORE
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Protesters Evicted from St. Patrick’s Cathedral
At bottom, they are angry at God, which is why they chose St. Patrick’s Cathedral to vent their anger. READ MORE
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Eastern Orthodox churches rally behind Jewish school in court
Eastern Orthodox churches supported a Jewish school’s right to choose its leaders without government interference. The case involves a Rabbi… READ MORE
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TN lawmakers approve landmark de-banking bill, send to governor’s desk
Tennessee state senators passed SB 2148, a bill prohibiting big banks from canceling customer accounts due to their speech and… READ MORE
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Washington state denies foster-care license to parents unwilling to promote state’s gender ideology
Despite high praise for over 9 years of foster-care service, couple excluded for belief that boys are not girls and… READ MORE
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ACN fights Christian exodus in Syria and Lebanon
Syrian and Lebanese Christians face mass emigration due to war and economic collapse. Aid to the Church in Need supports… READ MORE
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18 Christians Arrested After House Church Raided Again
In China, the Fuyang Maizhong Reformed Church was raided by local police for the second time in eight weeks. Elder… READ MORE
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Nigerian Bishop: Government Must Provide Security
Archbishop Matthew Man ‘Oso Ndagoso condemned the government for failing to protect the village of Adama Dutse, urging action to… READ MORE
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USCIRF Raises Alarm Over India’s Exclusionary Citizenship Amendment Act During Congressional Hearing
The USCIRF raised concerns about India’s Citizenship Amendment Act and Rules, citing religious discrimination in granting citizenship and urging US… READ MORE
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The Devil & Communist China, with Steven Mosher | FORWARD BOLDLY
Christine Niles interviews China expert Steven Mosher on the ongoing legacy of oppression and violence in communist China, discussed in… 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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