Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Archives

Religious freedom panel examines ways to protect holy sites worldwide

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Oct 25, 2019

In light of continued attacks on houses of worship and holy sites around the world, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom held an Oct. 23 hearing at the Capitol to learn ways to deter such attacks.

Brownback: Christianity’s future in Middle East has reached defining moment

Catholic News Service, Church in the Middle East
Sep 13, 2019

In a room full of religious leaders, politicians and other supporters of protecting Christians threatened in the Middle East, Sam Brownback, ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, urged more prayer and action to continue supporting persecuted Christians in the Middle East.

China protests US criticism of policies on religion

Associated Press, Church in Asia
Mar 10, 2019

China has issued a protest over remarks the U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom made criticizing Beijing’s polices toward Muslim and Tibetan Buddhist minorities and saying the country was “at war with faith.”

Religious liberty seen as key to societal advancement around the world

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Nov 15, 2018

The impact of the International Religious Freedom Act over the past 20 years “has, in many ways, been revolutionary,” said Thomas Farr, president of the Religious Freedom Institute in Washington.

International religious freedom report cites 28 nations falling short

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Aug 31, 2018

The U.S. International Commission on Religious Freedom singled out 28 countries for their repression of religious liberty in its annual report, issued Aug. 29.

Brownback sees ‘Iron Curtain moment’ looming on religious freedom

Church in the US
Jul 28, 2018

Despite a seemingly dismal global situation, U.S. Ambassador for International Religious Freedom sees “Iron Curtain moment” coming for religious freedom.