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Human Rights Watch: China ramps up repression of underground Catholics

Chinese authorities are increasing efforts to force Catholics who worship apart from state-controlled church to join the official one, according to an April 15 report from Human Rights Watch.

Elise Winland·1 min read·2 weeks ago

International·3 weeks ago

European law center releases report on Christian persecution in Algeria ahead of Pope Leo’s visit

International·3 weeks ago

Muslim Pakistani man threatens to murder Christian woman if she refuses to marry him

International·3 weeks ago

Ugandan bill proposes Sharia courts, raising religious freedom concerns

Politics·3 weeks ago

CatholicVote urges appeals court to reverse ruling against Catholic teacher over desk crucifix

Elise Winland·1 min read

U.S.·3 weeks ago

New York Dominicans sue over gender ideology mandate for care centers

Hannah Hiester·1 min read

Politics·4 weeks ago

Smith urges Nigerian government to protect Christians ahead of Easter Sunday

Elise Winland·1 min read

International·4 weeks ago

Nigeria churches to hold Easter Vigil Masses in daylight over safety concerns

Elise Winland·1 min read

International·last month

Jerusalem Patriarchate says concerns about Holy Week, Easter celebrations at Holy Sepulchre have been resolved

McKenna Snow·1 min read

International·last month

Patriarch barred from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday in Jerusalem

Annie Ferguson·1 min read

Politics·last month

Republican senators push bill to block visas for religious persecutors abroad

Elise Winland·1 min read

Politics·2 months ago

Trump removes Carrie Prejean Boller, a Catholic, from Religious Liberty Commission

Elise Winland·1 min read

International·2 months ago

Holy See says Christianity is most persecuted religion in world, urges religious freedom protections

Hannah Hiester·1 min read

U.S.·2 months ago

Appeals court allows subpoena, investigation into Seattle Archdiocese over sex abuse claims

Hannah Hiester·1 min read

Politics·2 months ago

Florida bill seeks to add conscience exemption for vaccines

Hannah Hiester·1 min read

International·2 months ago

US religious freedom commission warns of abuses worldwide in 2026 report

Mary Rose·1 min read

International·2 months ago

US religious freedom commission condemns Turkey’s ban on Christians

McKenna Snow·1 min read

Politics·2 months ago

Colorado bishops urge opposition to state bill over religious autonomy concerns

Elise Winland·1 min read

International·2 months ago

Advocates urge Trump administration to defend Christians in Armenia amid religious freedom concerns

Elise Winland·1 min read

U.S.·2 months ago

US bishops release annual religious liberty report praising school choice and citing six areas of concern

Mary Rose·1 min read

International·2 months ago

Christian leaders welcome new party leadership in Bangladesh

Elise Winland·1 min read