International Religious Freedom Report Archives

Report details attacks on, abuses against religious freedom worldwide

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Jun 26, 2019

The State Department’s newly released annual report on international religious freedom shows continued attacks and abuse by governments and societies against religious minorities in their respective countries.

US downgrades Pakistan in religious freedom rankings

Associated Press, Church in Asia/Oceania
Dec 11, 2018

The Trump administration on Tuesday placed Pakistan on its annual list of worst offenders for nations that infringe on religious freedom.

English bishops call on UK government to issue annual religious freedom report

Church in UK and Ireland
Jul 10, 2018

Britain should follow the example of the U.S. State Department and publish an annual report on religious freedom, according to the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.

State Department releases annual report on international religious freedom

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
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.

New report paints worrying picture of global religious freedom

Catholic News Agency, Global Church
Apr 26, 2018

Religious freedom conditions worsened across the globe in the past year, according to the U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom’s 2018 report, released April 25.

U.S. diplomat says religious freedom key to improving ties with Sudan

Global Church
Nov 19, 2017

In attempting to build better relations with Sudan and get the country to a place where it can be removed from the State Department’s list of countries of concern in respect to religious freedom, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan, emphasized that “interfaith understanding, respect, and the protection of religious freedom and other human rights are bulwarks against extremism.”