Are these the best and worst states for religious freedom?
Illinois, South Carolina, and New Mexico took the top three spots overall, with Illinois having legal safeguards on the books in 85% of the categories that First Liberty studied. That…
Ohio abortion supporters outraise pro-life side 3 to 1 ahead of November referendum
The American Civil Liberties Union, along with its foundation and state affiliates, donated about $2.8 million. Planned Parenthood and its local affiliates donated more than $1.8 million. The largest individual…
Brooklyn bishop ‘appalled’ over music video shot in Catholic church, will investigate
One of those coffins says “RIP B—-.” Several items like cloths, candles, small statutes, a coffin, and a vase appearing to hold a dark liquid that says “RIP” are sitting…
Pope Francis talks Synod on Synodality and homosexuality in new interview
Francis said the result of the first part of the Synod on Synodality, which met at the Vatican Oct. 4–29, “is positive.” “Everything was talked about with total freedom —…
Cardinal Dolan condemns religious hatred, urges people to ‘stand courageously for peace’
Dolan said it was “especially disheartening” to learn that the accused killer in that incident “reportedly identifies as Catholic.” “Nothing could be more antithetical to our Church’s teachings than this…
FBI director: Religious hate crimes against Jewish population ‘wildly disproportionate’
“But I think that the point that I was trying to make there, which I really think Americans need to understand, is how wildly disproportionate, if you could ever use…
Update: Pope Francis to attend COP28 climate change conference in Dubai in December
The United Nations annual climate change conference, known as the “Conference of the Parties” (COP), includes governments that have signed the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol,…
Nicaraguan bishop: Dictators say they love God while they believe they are gods
The bishop charged that “those who exploit the poor and oppress people not only do not know or love God but — as Pope Francis said this morning at the…
U.S. bishops: Biden administration’s proposed workplace guidance a ‘chill’ to free speech
Referencing the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the letter said: “It is inconceivable that our nation’s highest court, having just recently held that the Constitution does not enshrine a right…
Pro-abortion vandals target Ohio Catholic churches, schools before Issue 1 vote
In Centerville, Ohio, pro-abortion vandals spray-painted the front-door window at Incarnation Catholic Church on Oct. 18, according to the archdiocese. The parish had displayed a sign that encouraged Ohioans to…
Virginia Gov. Youngkin issues directive to combat antisemitism
The directive mandates that a “chief coordinating officer” will oversee a “situation room,” one that will be focused on “enhancing our comprehensive efforts to protect houses of worship and religious…
‘The Chosen’ Christmas special is a ‘beautiful experience,’ show’s creator says
Other performers include Matt Maher, Brandon Lake, Zach Williams, One Voice Children’s Choir, Joy to the World, and the Bonner Family. Tickets go on sale in the U.S. and Canada…