The Diocese of Brooklyn filed a lawsuit in federal court Oct. 8 against the state of New York, charging that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new orders reducing church capacity violates the First Amendment’s guarantee of the free exercise of religion.
Brooklyn Diocese files federal lawsuit over violation of religious freedom
Religious freedom: Top U.S., Vatican officials explain why its defense is crucial
Symposium on religious freedom highlighted the different approaches to the shared priority of promoting and defending religious freedom.
Summit speakers discuss ongoing efforts to combat religious persecution
A digital summit showed that the fight against all forms of religious persecution continues with a renewing cast of political leaders.
San Francisco warned ‘draconian’ limits on worship may violate Constitution
U.S. Department of Justice told the mayor that “San Francisco’s treatment of places of worship raises serious concerns about religious freedom.”
Christians, others warn Turkey is ‘weaponizing water’ in northeast Syria
Turkey and its Syrian militant allies cut off the vital supply of water in a measure to choke the inhabitants into submission.
Advocates call order advancing religious freedom globally a needed action
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.
Archbishop Wenski named acting chair of bishops’ religious freedom efforts
Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami has been appointed the acting chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee for Religious Liberty.
Catholics urged to pray, reflect, act to safeguard religious freedom
The U.S. bishops are urging Catholics to “pray, reflect and take action” during Religious Freedom Week June 22-29.