Experts say pope's metaphor of a 'field hospital' has special punch for Africa
- Dec 8, 2019
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Religious freedom trackers chafe at congressional proposal
- Nov 22, 2019
The federal commission that tracks global religious freedom is facing a rift with Capitol Hill over a proposal that some members warn would hurt its effectiveness.
Religious freedom panel examines ways to protect holy sites worldwide
- 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.
Militias’ ongoing harassment of Christians in Iraq, Syria focus of hearing
- Oct 1, 2019
The genocide conducted by the Islamic State against Christian communities in Iraq and Syria has turned into continued harassment by Iran-backed militias and shows no signs of abating soon.
Government restrictions on religion increasing worldwide
- Jul 16, 2019
Government restrictions on religion have increased markedly in many places around the world, not only in authoritarian countries, but also in many of Europe’s democracies, according to a report surveying 198 countries that was released Monday.
Commission hearing examines Christian persecution around the world
- Jun 29, 2019
Speakers at a June 27 hearing on persecution against Christians by governments worldwide lamented the lack of action by many nations, but noted the improvements made by a couple of them.
U.S. religious freedom body wants China sanctioned for human rights abuses
- May 1, 2019
A new report shows that anti-Christian persecution continues to climb around the globe.
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