The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments about a Catholic social service agency that had been excluded from Philadelphia’s foster care program for not accepting same-sex couples as foster parents Nov. 4.
Supreme Court set to hear arguments in Catholic foster care case
Brooklyn Diocese files federal lawsuit over violation of religious freedom
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.
In new term, Supreme Court once again takes up religious liberty
It will hear oral arguments Nov. 4 in a case about a Catholic social service agency excluded from Philadelphia’s foster care program for not accepting same-sex couples as foster parents.
St. Petersburg Diocese urges Catholics to ‘take the pledge’ in videos
“Civilize It: Dignity Beyond the Debate” is an initiative launched by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to promote civility and respectful dialogue during this presidential election year.
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.
Author: Rhode Island founder’s religious liberty views speak to Catholics
Roger Williams, the 17th century founder of Rhode Island, employed the virtues of justice and courage to craft a charter that would define ‘religious liberty’ for everyone.
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.
Minnesota bishops not waiting for governor, resuming larger Masses May 26
Minnesota’s bishops are moving ahead with plans to resume Masses at one-third church capacity May 26, a plan that defies current state directives limiting faith-based gatherings to 10 or fewer people.