Religious freedom Archives

Thomas spoke, Roberts ruled in unusual Supreme Court term

Jul 11, 2020

The Supreme Court’s most unusual term featured victories for immigrants, abortion rights, LGBTQ workers and religious freedoms.

By Jessica Gresko and Mark Sherman

U.S. bishops welcome court decision on Catholic schools

Jul 8, 2020

Two U.S. bishops said they welcomed the Supreme Court’s 7-2 ruling July 8 which said California Catholic schools could not be sued for job discrimination in firing teachers. The bishops said the decision “rightly acknowledged” the limit on state authority.

By Carol Zimmermann

COVID-19 limits, rulings seen as latest challenges to religious liberty

Jun 27, 2020

The unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on group gatherings and recent court rulings are part of a growing challenge to religious liberty, said participants in an online symposium June 22.

By Kurt Jensen

Advocates call order advancing religious freedom globally a needed action

Jun 27, 2020

President Donald Trump’s executive order on religious freedom issued in early June lays out a strategy for expanding U.S. support for international religious freedom that the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has been urging, said the chair of the commission.

By Catholic News Service

Hong Kong cardinal says new security law will not limit religious freedom

Jun 26, 2020

In a recent interview, Cardinal John Tong, former bishop and current administer of the Hong Kong diocese, has said he does not believe a new security law, which many fear will limit democracy in the territory, will pose a threat to religious freedom.

By Elise Ann Allen

Catholics urged to pray, reflect, act to safeguard religious freedom

Jun 20, 2020

The U.S. bishops are urging Catholics to “pray, reflect and take action” on religious liberty in the United States and abroad during Religious Freedom Week June 22-29.

By Leslie Miller