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Religious Freedom

July 19, 2017

Gingrich, nominee for U.S. ambassador to Vatican, testifies at hearing

Callista Gingrich testified before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations July 18 for her confirmation hearing as President Donald Trump's nominee to be the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican.
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July 4, 2017

Use gift of freedom well, Archbishop Lori tells convocation delegates

In the July 3 closing Mass for the Fortnight for Freedom, Archbishop William E. Lori called on Catholics to thank God for the gift of freedom and to pray that they "use this gift well and wisely."
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June 27, 2017

Religious freedom supporters applaud decision siding with Lutheran school

Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee for Religious Liberty, said the decision was a "landmark victory for religious freedom."
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June 26, 2017

Court says church school can’t be barred from state funds for playground

In a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court June 26 said a Lutheran preschool should not be excluded from a state grant program to refurbish its playground surface just because it is a religious entity.
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June 22, 2017

National effort on religious liberty seen helping state advocacy on issue

Since its creation, the U.S. bishops' religious liberty committee has garnered much attention on the national stage for its efforts to protect religious freedom and fight government infringement on that freedom.
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June 22, 2017

Fortnight for Freedom: Archbishop Lori urges faithful to work for ‘holiness of freedom and freedom for holiness’

Archbishop Lori urged Catholics to develop in their hearts “the holiness of freedom and freedom for holiness – an irrepressible spirit of freedom, courage and mission that no earthly power can take away from us.”
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June 17, 2017

Bishops’ voices called ‘vital’ to fight challenges to religious liberty

"Debates about religious freedom in our country are often, sadly, polarizing," Archbishop Lori said. "In our tumultuous political culture, Catholic laity must be equipped to participate in conversations about the future direction of our country."
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January 13, 2014

Little Sisters of the Poor stand firm against mandate

The sisters object to having to provide contraceptives, sterilizations and abortifacient drugs within their employee health insurance coverage.
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