The observance opens June 22, the feast day of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher, both English martyrs who fought religious persecution.
‘Life and Dignity for All’ is theme of USCCB’s Religious Freedom Week
Israeli police attack pallbearers at Palestinian journalist’s funeral
The prominent Palestinian-American journalist was killed in clashes between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian gunmen in Jenin, West Bank, May 11.
Donnelly presents credentials as U.S. ambassador to Holy See
U.S. President Joe Biden nominated him to the Vatican post in October, and the Senate confirmed him in January.
HHS expected to propose health care rule on abortion, transgender services
Leadership at the Catholic Benefits Association believes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will soon announce new regulations that may pose an existential threat to religious-based employers including Catholic hospitals.
USCCB, OSV Institute co-sponsor religious liberty essay contest
Contest entrants should share the story of a witness to freedom, choosing one person — or group, such as an organization or community — important in the story of freedom.
Cardinal urges prayer to protect religious rights on Religious Freedom Day
The cardinal, who chairs the U.S. bishops’ Committee for Religious Liberty, expressed particular concern that such rights are violated by rising incidents in recent years of vandalism at churches, where buildings have been damaged, statues toppled and other damage incurred.
Religious persecution an ‘insane’ act, pope says
In a video message released by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, the pope dedicated his prayer intention for January to people who suffer from religious discrimination and persecution.
Biden says pope told him to continue receiving Communion
Pope Francis and U.S. President Joe Biden had an unusually long meeting at the Vatican Oct. 29, talking about the climate crisis and poverty, but not about abortion, the president said.