The third meeting of the Department of Justice’s Religious Liberty Commission Sept. 29 examined a range of religious liberty issues related to public and private schools, as well as reflections on recent instances of violence at houses of worship.
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Federal Judge Blocks Texas 10 Commandments Law From Being Enforced in Some School Districts
A federal judge on Aug. 20 partially blocked Texas from enforcing a law requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, finding the law violated the First Amendment.
Connecticut Teacher In Legal Battle After Resisting Order to Remove Crucifix
A junior high school teacher and the Connecticut school where she worked are locked in a legal battle over her refusal to remove a crucifix from her classroom.
Political Leaders Must Fix Wealth Gap, Promote Religious Freedom, Pope Says
Pope Leo XIV called on political leaders to address global inequality, promote the common good, and uphold human dignity.
Vance Says Trump Administration Will Continue to Prioritize Religious Liberty
In touting the accomplishments of the first Trump administration, Vice President JD Vance assured a room full of advocates that the second one will continue to prioritize advancing religious freedom both domestically and abroad.
25 Years After International Religious Freedom Act, Limits on Religion Rise Worldwide
In the 25 years since the U.S. International Religious Freedom Act became law, “restrictions on religious freedom have been steadily increasing for several years” around the globe, said the chairmen of the U.S. bishops’ religious liberty and international policy committees.
Nigerian Clergy Decry Violent Attacks by Muslims
Bishop Wilfred Anagbe, during a recent stop in Brooklyn, said massacres by Fulani herdsmen have continued in Nigeria, even as a new president has taken office.
Supreme Court Looks for Common Ground for Postal Worker Who Didn’t Want to Work Sundays
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments April 18 about a former postal worker who was forced to work Sundays against his religious beliefs.
Colorado Baker Loses Appeal Over Baking Gender Transition Cake
Colorado baker Jack Phillips — whose refusal to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple led to a Supreme Court case — lost his case before a state appeals court over his refusal to make a birthday cake celebrating a gender transition.
‘Bear Witness to the Truth’ on Religious Freedom Day, Cardinal Says
The U.S. Catholic bishops marked Religious Freedom Day Jan. 16 by encouraging Catholics engaged in public life to examine their consciences and heed the late Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis in prioritizing truth and reason.