Many religious leaders viewed President Donald Trump’s executive order on religious freedom, which he signed in a White House Rose Garden ceremony on May 4, as a step in the right direction.
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Alongside Catholic leaders, President Trump signs executive order on religious liberty, health care
One of Trump’s orders instructs the Internal Revenue Service not to enforce a rule that bars churches from engaging in partisan politics.
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Pope Francis scores on multiple fronts as visit to Egypt ends
Francis took the risk, trusting in God. His decision transmitted a message of hope on the political front to all Egyptians, Christians and Muslims alike, who are well aware that their country is today a target for ISIS terrorists and is engaged in a battle against terrorism.
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Russia is a major violator of religious freedom, US commission reports
Most recently, Russia banned Jehovah’s Witnesses, labeling them “extremist” and ordering the state to seize their properties.
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Pope Francis begins a peace mission to the Middle East with Egypt visit
“Peace be with you” was the message of the Risen Jesus to his disciples on the first Easter, and it is the message Francis will bring to the Muslim and Christian communities in this land.
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Anti-Semitism increased last year, especially during the election
The Anti-Defamation League found evidence that anti-Jewish bias intensified during the election.
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Cardinal Wuerl: Make religious persecution ‘difficult for others to ignore’
“This is not a Christian crisis of concern only to Christians,” Cardinal Wuerl said. “This is a human crisis.”
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Supreme Court bans Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia
Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday banned Jehovah’s Witnesses from operating anywhere in the country, accepting a request from the justice ministry that the religious organization be considered an extremist group.
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Pope Francis in Egypt: seeking better relations with the Muslim world
Pope Francis will be in Egypt for two days beginning on April 28.
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The clash of populations? Global Muslim numbers projected to catch up to Christians by 2060
In Europe the Christian population is dying faster than it is being replaced. In North America, the number of Christian deaths will begin to exceed the number of births to Christian parents by around 2050.