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Cardinal Dolan emphasizes ‘hope’ amid global religious persecution

July 16, 2021 Catholic News Agency 1

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Washington D.C., Jul 16, 2021 / 05:40 am (CNA).
There is reason for hope for global religious freedom, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York told an international gathering of religious and civ… […]

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Uyghur survivor of China’s detention camps testifies to their brutality

July 14, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

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Washington D.C., Jul 14, 2021 / 13:00 pm (CNA).
Warning: graphic and disturbing content below. Reader discretion is advised.A two-time survivor of China’s detention camps in Xinjiang described suffering physical an… […]

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Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit against Archdiocese of Chicago

July 12, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

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Washington D.C., Jul 12, 2021 / 13:24 pm (CNA).
A federal appeals court on Friday dismissed a hostile work environment lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Chicago, citing a religious exemption in … […]

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Advocate for Christians attacked in Sudan

July 7, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

Sudanese Church of Christ after apparent razing and looting in Um Bartumbu, South Kordofan, Sudan, June 16, 2012. / Eyes and Ears Nuba.

Khartoum, Sudan, Jul 7, 2021 / 15:01 pm (CNA).
Boutros Badawi, a Christian activist and advisor to Sudan’s Mi… […]

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Cardinal Dolan emphasizes shared goals in appearance with Mormon leader

July 2, 2021 Catholic News Agency 1

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South Bend, Ind., Jul 2, 2021 / 16:19 pm (CNA).
Appearing alongside the Catholic Archbishop of New York, an elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this week highlighted instances o… […]

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Mackenzie Scott donates millions to controversial group outspoken on Catholic issues, religious freedom

June 30, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

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Washington D.C., Jun 30, 2021 / 11:02 am (CNA).
Several million dollars from the Amazon fortune of Jeff Bezos’ former wife Mackenzie Scott have funded a controversial multi-religious advocacy group, Faith in Public Life.&nbsp… […]

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Religious freedom advocates warn that church closures are ‘wrong direction’ for Algeria

June 30, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

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Denver Newsroom, Jun 30, 2021 / 09:00 am (CNA).
The closure of several Christian churches in Algeria, as well as court convictions of Christians for undermining M… […]

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Religious freedom advocates express optimism after Fulton decision 

June 28, 2021 Catholic News Agency 1

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Washington D.C., Jun 28, 2021 / 13:30 pm (CNA).
Religious freedom advocates on Monday applauded a recent Supreme Court decision, arguing it heralds a positive outlook for religious freedom cases of Catholic adoption and… […]

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Opinion: Standing up for religious freedom, again

June 21, 2021 Dawn Beutner 3

When the Catholic bishops in the United States launched their Fortnight for Freedom program in 2012, its goal was to address a very real problem. The Obama administration was trying to create a distinction between […]

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US Catholics urged to practice ‘solidarity’ on religious freedom

June 21, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

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Washington D.C., Jun 21, 2021 / 15:32 pm (CNA).
Catholics in the United States are being encouraged to pray each day this week about an issue related to religious freedom.The theme of the U.S. bishops’ Religious Freedom Week – … […]

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