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Vatican: UN Oversteps Its
Boundaries in Report Conclusions
VATICAN, February 7, 2014 -- In a statement released by the Vatican, Fr. Federico Lombardi criticized the U.N. child protection committee for its tone and “lack of desire” to recognize the Holy See’s efforts in protecting children.

US Bishops' New Leaders Commit
to Protecting Human Dignity
BALTIMORE, November 13, 2013 -- The incoming leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference voiced a commitment to reaching out in love to defend human life and dignity wherever it is threatened in the modern culture.

Priest Sues After
DOD Locks Down ‘Holy Eucharist’
Forbids Mass for 2nd Week
WASHINGTON, DC, October 15, 2013 (CNSNews.com) -- The Obama administration is continuing to prohibit approximately 50 Catholic priests from saying Mass and administering other sacraments at U.S. military facilities around the world, according to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services.

Vatican Analyst Warns of
Global 'War' Against Christians
DENVER, CO, October 6, 2013 -- In his new book “The Global War on Christians,” Vatican analyst John Allen, Jr. details anti-Christian abuse worldwide, drawing light to the tremendous scale of violence against the world’s most persecuted religion.

Hotel Chain Removes
Porn Channels Over
Human Trafficking Link
WASHINGTON, DC, September 5, 2013 -- Citing connections to human trafficking, a major Scandinavian hotel chain has announced that it is eliminating pornography channels from its hotel rooms.

German Raid on
Home-Schooling Family
Draws Condemnation
FRANKFURT, Germany, September 4, 2013 -- German officials’ seizure of four home-schooled children last week prompted strong objections from American home-schooling advocates who say the country’s ban on the educational practice violates human rights.

Lawyer: Catholics, Vegans and Starbucks
Need Conscience Rights
WASHINGTON, DC, August 13, 2013 -- A leading religious freedom lawyer says the HHS mandate controversy involves whether government can force businesses and their owners to disregard their own values as they seek to make a living.

Massive Sex Trafficking Bust
Applauded by US Lawmaker
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 30, 2013 -- A major U.S. law enforcement operation, which saved over 100 minors from prostitution rings and arrested over 150, drew praise from a congressman known for toughening laws against sex trafficking.

Proclaim Wisdom Of The Church Boldly,
Exhorts Archbishop Chaput
WASHINGTON DC, July 9, 2013--While the search for knowledge is universal, spanning all times and places, true wisdom is found in the Church and points us towards salvation in Christ, said Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia.

Bishops Say Concerns Remain
Over Final Contraception Mandate
WASHINGTON DC, July 8, 2013--After an initial analysis of the finalized HHS mandate, the U.S. bishops are warning that despite changes, the regulation still threatens the Church’s ability “to carry out the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ.”

Marriage Rulings Pose Obstacle
To Church Teaching, Bishop Says
ROME, ITALY, July 3, 2013--The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decisions on gay marriage will make it harder for the Church to teach Americans about the nature of marriage, the archbishop of San Francisco has said.

Marriage Ruling Raises Questions
Of Religious Freedom
WASHINGTON DC, June 27, 2013--After the Supreme Court narrowly ruled that the federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, religious leaders are highlighting the need to respect religious liberty in the United States.

HHS Mandate For Religious Groups
Finalized With Few Changes
WASHINGTON DC, June 28, 2013--The Obama administration announced on June 28 that it has finalized its regulations on the federal contraception mandate as it applies to religious employers.  

Religious Liberty is 'Endangered,'
Warns Hispanic Christian Leader
WASHINGTON DC, June 3, 2013--Current threats to religious freedom in the United States demand that people of faith speak out in defense of their fundamental rights, said Rev. Samuel Rodriguez.