USCCB REPORT:
Pope Benedict XVI's 2011 World Day of Peace message called religious freedom the “path to peace.” Since “religious freedom is at the origin of moral freedom,” the Pope taught it should be understood “not merely as immunity from coercion, but even more fundamentally as an ability to order one’s own choices in accordance with truth... When religious freedom is acknowledged, the dignity of the human person is respected at its root, and the ethos and institutions of peoples are strengthened. On the other hand, whenever religious freedom is denied, and attempts are made to hinder people from professing their religion or faith and living accordingly, human dignity is offended, with a resulting threat to justice and peace...."
Speech by Archbishop John Onaiyekan on International Religious Freedom in Nigeria
September 12, 2012
Speech by Archbishop Silvano Tomasi on International Religious Freedom
September 12, 2012
“Let Freedom Ring . . . !” by Timothy Cardinal Dolan. John Carroll Society Event, September 10, 2012. To hear the audio of Cardinal Dolan’s speech, click here. . . .
October 14 Mass and Pilgrimage for Life and Liberty
On Sunday, October 14, starting at 12 noon EDT, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore will lead a Mass and Pilgrimage for Life and Liberty at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Shortly after the Mass, Archbishop Lori will lead the recitation of the first day of the Rosary Novena for Life and Liberty, which will take place from October 14 to 22. Additional resources are available for the October Respect Life and Liberty campaign. Check out the press release and Facebook page!
NEW: Please see the video invitation of Archbishop Lori and web graphics you can use to promote this Sunday's Mass and Pilgrimage!
NEW: Please see the video invitation of Archbishop Lori and web graphics you can use to promote this Sunday's Mass and Pilgrimage!
Pope Benedict XVI's 2011 World Day of Peace message called religious freedom the “path to peace.” Since “religious freedom is at the origin of moral freedom,” the Pope taught it should be understood “not merely as immunity from coercion, but even more fundamentally as an ability to order one’s own choices in accordance with truth... When religious freedom is acknowledged, the dignity of the human person is respected at its root, and the ethos and institutions of peoples are strengthened. On the other hand, whenever religious freedom is denied, and attempts are made to hinder people from professing their religion or faith and living accordingly, human dignity is offended, with a resulting threat to justice and peace...."
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"Cardinal Wuerl Says Faith Sets Standards for Morals, Behavior. . . " Georgetown University. September 13, 2102. Video of Talk Courtesy of theBerkley Center for Religious Liberty. . . .
"International Religious Freedom: An Imperative for Peace and the Common Good" by Timothy Cardinal Dolan, President, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. September 12, 2012, Feast of the Holy Name of Mary.Speech by Archbishop John Onaiyekan on International Religious Freedom in Nigeria
September 12, 2012
Speech by Archbishop Silvano Tomasi on International Religious Freedom
September 12, 2012
“Let Freedom Ring . . . !” by Timothy Cardinal Dolan. John Carroll Society Event, September 10, 2012. To hear the audio of Cardinal Dolan’s speech, click here. . . .
Letter to Assistant Secretary Blake on Rimsha Masih
Bishop Richard E. Pates, September 7, 2012
Bishop Richard E. Pates, September 7, 2012
Letter to House Foreign Affairs Committee on Protecting Religious Minorities in the Arab World
Bishop Richard E. Pates, September 4, 2012
Bishops Urge Congress to Act on Religious Liberty Crisis in Health Care Before Year's End (USCCB News Release, August 3, 2012)Bishop Richard E. Pates, September 4, 2012
"HHS mandate shouldn't require leaving faith, values at home". . . by Archbishop William E. Lori. (Washington Post, August 2, 2012)
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Prayer for the Protection of Religious Liberty
O God our Creator,from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ....MORE
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