Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Archives - Page 3 of 4

State Department releases annual report on international religious freedom

May 30, 2018

Everyone has “a stake in this fight” for religious freedom, said the U.S. ambassador at large for international religious freedom, Sam Brownback.

By Catholic News Service

In ambassador’s job, ex-Kansas governor looser, more relaxed

May 27, 2018

U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom Sam Brownback seems to be enjoying this job more than his former one as governor of Kansas.

By Associated Press

U.S. religious freedom ambassador: World at ‘critical moment’ for religious minorities

Mar 27, 2018

“It is more dangerous now than any time in history to be a person of faith,” said Ambassador Sam Brownback at an event marking the second anniversary of U.S. recognition that the Islamic State committed genocide against religious minorities, including Christians, in Syria and Iraq.

By Courtney Grogan

Brownback confirmed as ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom

Jan 25, 2018

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, a Catholic, to be the new U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom in the U.S. Department of State.

By Catholic News Service

State Department to keep anti-Semitism envoy but scrap many others

Aug 30, 2017

The U.S. State Department is eliminating several “special envoys,” many of which will be folded into the office of the at-large ambassador for international religious freedom. The reorganization is designed to “eliminate redundancies that dilute the ability of a bureau to deliver on its primary functions.”

By Mark A. Kellner

5 faith facts about Sam Brownback: Political champion of religious freedom

Jul 29, 2017

Donald Trump has nominated Sam Brownback, the current governor of Kansas, to be the new ambassador for the Commission for International Religious Freedom. Brownback has a long history with religious freedom including being one of the sponsors who created the commission when he was in the U.S. Senate.

By Adelle M. Banks