Christians in Ukraine are “like the first-century Christians, hunted by an empire” and “horribly persecuted,” says the executive producer of a new documentary.
religious liberty / religious freedom
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Washington Roundup: USCCB greets ‘first phase’ of Gaza deal; shutdown continues; and more
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonIsrael’s government ratified what the White House called the “first phase” of a ceasefire deal, as President Donald Trump indicated he planned to visit the region.
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Agreement reached to protect confession in Wash. mandatory reporter law
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWashington state officials and Catholic bishops reached an agreement Oct. 10 in federal court to protect confession in the state’s mandatory reporter law.
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Justices hear faith-driven challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case challenging a Colorado ban on professional counseling services that practice “conversion therapy” for minors.
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As the world grapples with “mounting challenges,” the global community must “recommit to the foundational pillars,” a top Vatican diplomat told the U.N.
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Catholic leaders acknowledge tension between Trump immigration policy, religious liberty
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe same week President Donald Trump spoke at a hearing of the Department of Justice’s Religious Liberty Commission in Washington, a key Catholic bishop said some of his immigration policies …
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Court blocks WA mandatory reporter law over lack of confession protections
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonA federal court temporarily blocked a new law in Washington state requiring clergy report child abuse or neglect with no exception for the seal of confession.
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A Washington state law that would require priests to violate the seal of confession to report abuse violates the First Amendment, Bishop Barron told OSV News.
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“As Catholics, we are called to defend the dignity of every person, no matter their faith.”
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“The Church should bring people together. All faiths need to unite and look beyond politics and differences,” the first-place essay winner wrote.
