Adoption and foster care, free speech and church vandalism are some of the topics of concern chosen by the U.S. bishops for Religious Freedom Week, which is set for June 22-29.
Religious Freedom
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The Catholic Church wants air time in Zimbabwe. But the government is (still) saying no.
Zimbabwe’s broadcasting authorities promise to liberalize national media, but those concessions have not been extended to religious broadcasters at Catholic dioceses.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Should your child get the Covid vaccine? Parents: ask these questions (and answer honestly)
Parents must always weigh the risks and benefits of health care decisions for their children, writes Mary Doyle Roche. In the case of Covid-19 vaccines, they must also consider solidarity with other families.
Posted inNews Analysis, Politics & Society
Joe Biden’s first 100 days: Religious freedom, L.G.B.T. rights and Covid-19 mandates
If Joe Biden wants his presidency to have a lasting impact on religious freedom, he and his fellow Democrats must craft legislation acceptable to Republican senators.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Biden’s recognition of the Armenian genocide makes it clear: Turkey will be held accountable for human rights violations
Formally recognizing the genocide of Armenians is not just a matter of history, write Alex Galitsky and Steven Howard. It is a necessary first step in confronting Turkey over its present-day human rights abuses.
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‘It is our duty to love and defend’ LGBT Americans: Bishop Stowe breaks with U.S. bishops on the Equality Act
The U.S. bishops’ conference has made defeating the Equality Act a priority, citing concerns over religious freedom.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq answers the prayers of the Christians who refuse to flee — and face extinction
Refugees from the attacks on Christians in Iraq cannot help but feel bitter and forgotten, writes Luma Simms. Pope Francis’ upcoming visit is an opportunity to begin healing and seek religious harmony.
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U.S. Bishops: If the Equality Act is passed it will ‘discriminate against people of faith’
H.R. 5 would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public education, federal funding, the credit system and jury duty.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
John Courtney Murray paved the way for Joe Biden. But does the Jesuit’s theory of America still stand today?
As we give thanks for John Courtney Murray, S.J., we should probably temper our gratitude and be mindful that “the Murray project,” as it is sometimes called, brings with it some caveats.
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What Joe Biden (and all American Catholics) owe Jesuit John Courtney Murray
At this juncture in American political and religious history, John Courtney Murray has something to say for the Catholic Church trying to recover a sense of itself in the public square.