religious liberty

Pope Leo VIX praised the United States for its history of welcoming immigrants and religious liberty during a virtual Liberty Medal acceptance speech. The event, held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, coincided with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and was moved indoors due to extreme heat.

President Trump is endorsing a decision by the Department of Health and Human Services to reduce the number of required childhood vaccinations through an executive order. The move is framed as part of the administration’s commitment to protecting religious liberty and parental rights.

The Department of Justice alleges a 'systematic culture' of anti-Christian bias across federal agencies under the Biden administration, citing instances like FBI monitoring of Catholic priests and IRS denial of tax-exempt status to a Christian organization. The report claims Biden-era policies undermined religious liberty through regulatory actions and dismissive attitudes toward Christian concerns.

A 200-page report by the Trump Department of Justice alleges the Biden administration discriminated against Christians through investigations and prosecutions, citing cases involving pro-life protesters, Catholics, and religious objections to COVID-19 vaccines. The report claims enforcement actions under Biden prioritized secular interests over Christian religious liberty.

A federal appeals court upheld a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, citing it as a defense of religious liberty and constitutional principles. The ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals followed legislation passed by Texas's Republican-led legislature, with advocates celebrating it as a historic victory for religious heritage.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving a religious liberty dispute over Colorado's preschool program. The legal battle is part of ongoing challenges regarding religious entities' participation in state-funded programs.