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International Headlines
Dignitatis Humanae 2.0: Religious freedom for the good of all
(Talk About: Law and Religion - Blog of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies)
The place of religion in the public sphere: speaking the unspeakable
(Andrea Pin, Talk About: Law and Religion - Blog of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies)
Contemporary challenges of religious freedom: State neutrality and the role of religion in public life
(Montserrat Gas-Aixendri, Talk About: Law and Religion - Blog of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies)
Böckenförde, religious freedom and the open neutrality of the state
(Mirjam Künkler and Tine Stein, Talk About: Law and Religion - Blog of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies)
Religious freedom and ecclesial illiberalism
(Mikhail Antonov, Talk About: Law and Religion - Blog of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies)
Neutrality and 'religious freedom for the good of all'
(Jeremy Patrick, Talk About: Law and Religion - Blog of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies)
An interview with a Cuban on religious freedom in Cuba
(Freedom of Religion or Belief in Full)
Arrests, torture, violence and oppression, and yet there is still hope for Myanmar/Burma
(Freedom of Religion or Belief in Full)
In major rewrite of church law, Pope Francis aims for clearer penalties for sex abuse offenders
(Chico Harlan, The Washington Post)
Breaking new ground – again? The CERD committee’s decision on admissibility in Palestine v. Israel
(Jan Eiken, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)
An economic solution to human trafficking
(Rachel Rose Nelson, Viewpoints: A blog of the G20 Interfaith Forum)
Political class using religion to divide Nigeria – Anglican Bishop
(Seun Opejobi, Daily Post)
Pope Francis promulgates revised canon law criminal code
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Vatican law criminalizes abuse of adults by priests, laity
(Nicole Winfield, Associated Press)
Algeria: Appeal verdict postponed again
(Middle East Concern)
30,000+ call on Inter-American Court to affirm religious freedom and parental rights
(ADF International)
Geo-political systems crossing religion in Africa
(Abigail George, Modern Diplomacy)
World Health Organization grants Holy See permanent observer status
(Christine Rousselle, Catholic News Agency)
Anti-natalist policies in Argentina forebode a ‘demographic winter’
(Catholic News Agency)
Is Muslim Brotherhood using Clubhouse app to mobilize Egyptian support?
(Al-Monitor: Egypt Pulse)
Israeli-Hamas conflict continues to reverberate in US
(Adam Lucente, Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East)
US embassy in Vatican hoists rainbow flag
(Union of Catholic Asian News)
Vietnam restricts religious services after Covid-19 surge
(Union of Catholic Asian News)
Younger Jews see no contradiction in speaking up for Palestinians
(Alejandra Molina, Religion News Service)
Christian doctor faces criminal charges in India for saying 'Jesus heals'
(Anugrah Kumar, The Christian Post)
Weekly highlight #158: COVID-19: Exploring faith dimensions: COVID-19 offers opportunities for religious cooperation, but also stokes tensions
(Berkley Center, Joint Learning Initiative, WFDD)
Canadian minister says pope needs to apologize to Indigenous
(Rob Gillies, Associated Press)
AP Photos: Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, amid a month of conflict
(Associated Press)
Mali bishops decry country’s second military coup in nine months
(Jonathan Luxmoore, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
The Catholic Church wants air time in Zimbabwe. But the government is (still) saying no.
(Marko Phiri, America: The Jesuit Review)
Demographics make news: How will religion shape the oncoming Birth Dearth and vice versa?
(Richard Ostling, GetReligion)
China touts success building a Tibet less focused on religion
(The Japan Times)
What do Chinese citizens think is happening in Xinjiang?
(Shannon Tiezzi, The Diplomat)
China: Special bimonthly freedom of religion or belief newsletter (16-31.05.2021)
(Human Rights Without Frontiers International)
'A serious foreign policy weapon': Russia and China align against religious liberty advocates
(Joel Gehrke, Washington Examiner)
China showcases Xinjiang’s economy to fight rights criticism
(Associated Press)
US condemns Beijing’s retaliatory move to ban former religious freedom official
(The Epoch Times)
Europe Headlines
In Norway, youth are living into green ministry—and bringing adults along, too
(Susan Kim, European Christian Environmental Network)
A diplomat's defense of religious freedom
(Andrew Bennett, Cardus)
European Parliament due to vote on ‘extreme’ abortion report
(Catholic News Agency)
In Germany, blessings for same-sex couples exacerbate tensions with Vatican
(Ken Chitwood, Religion News Service)
Faith groups in Catalonia warn about “words and deeds that promote anti-religious phobias”
(Evangelical Focus Europe)
Russia: Freedom of religion or belief news: Special bimonthly (16-31.05.2021)
(Human Rights Without Frontiers International)
Europe is dying on Lampedusa: appeal by FCEI
(Notizie Evangeliche)
New foundation seeks to help LGBT rights movement in Poland
(Associated Press)
North Macedonia’s first Jewish lawmaker quickly broke taboos — and was hit with antisemitism
(Cnaan Liphshiz, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Christian attorney gives advice for staying on good side of law
(Vladimir Ozolin, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))
Boris Johnson's Catholic wedding: Why didn't the New York Times consult a Canon lawyer?
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)
Ecclesiastical Court judgments – May
(David Pocklington, Law & Religion UK)
God is a concept, Christian roots of Europe
(Georgi Gotev, EURACTIV, Sofia News Agency)
Labour general secretary invites all members to antisemitism training
(Lee Harpin, Jewish News)
Minister pledges no religious ethos in maternity hospital governance
(Marie O'Halloran, Irish Times)
Turkish government moves towards Islamic confessionalism as “symbolic” mosque opens in Istanbul
(Evangelical Focus Europe)
The European margin of dis-appreciation and the big no to ritual slaughter
(Sohail Wahedi, Canopy Forum on the Interactions of Law & Religion)
ECEN Assembly brings into focus actions on creation, climate and biodiversity.
(Conference of European Churches)
United States Headlines
Gorsuch turns down Colorado churches’ request to block COVID restrictions
(Amy Howe, SCOTUSblog)
Gorsuch denies Colorado churches' petition challenging Covid-related restrictions
(Ariane de Vogue and Caroline Kelly, CNN)
Don't let activists restrict freedom of conscience, speech and religion
(Standard Newswire)
Ahead of pivotal Supreme Court decision, foster care agency mired in religious freedom fight
(Kate Scanlon, Catholic News Agency)
Court affirms tuition for students at religious school
(Kathy McCormack, Associated Press)
2nd Circuit: Vermont town tuition program cannot exclude parochial schools
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Florida governor OKs limits on transgender student athletes
(Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press)
Catholic group sues over rejection of chapel to honor saint
(Associated Press)
New BJC resources help facilitate conversations on race and religious liberty
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
How the pandemic changed free exercise forever
(Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News)
How a faith-based conservative group you’ve never heard of is impacting American politics
(Mya Jaradat, Deseret News)
T. D. Jakes on how white Evangelicals lost their way
(Emma Green, The Atlantic)
The pandemic of anti-Semitism
(Donna Brazile, The Wall Street Journal - Opinion)
PBS special on Billy Graham claims the famous evangelist was always a political animal
(Julia Duin, GetReligion)
Rockport contractor, employees discriminated against Muslim man, Maine Human Rights Commission finds
(Beth Brogan, NEWS CENTER Maine)
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