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Celebrating Latter-day Saint President Russell M. Nelson’s Remarkable Life
From pioneering open-heart surgery to transforming The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his dual mission of saving lives and souls reshaped medicine and faith over the course of a century of service to mankind.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Justice Department Wields FACE Act to Defend the Right to Worship
With antisemitism rising, the DOJ aims to bar harassment of synagogues—setting a precedent for mosques, churches and other faith communities.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Lawmakers Push US to Enforce Sanctions on Religious Freedom Violators
A new House resolution demands America stop turning a blind eye to systematic assaults on religious liberty abroad.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Los Angeles Marks 44th International Day of Peace with Interfaith Solidarity March
Clergy, scholars and activists from across traditions rallied Angelenos against war and hate in a march from St. Basil Catholic Church to the Islamic Center of Southern California—and all in the name of peace.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Pew Study Finds Many Atheists and Agnostics Quietly Hold Belief in God and the Afterlife
A sweeping Pew survey reveals that religious “nones” often embrace spirituality despite rejecting religion. Nearly half believe in God and many see themselves as spiritual beings.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Faith at Work: OPM Declares Religious Freedom a Federal Workplace Priority
The federal government has drawn a new line: Religious freedom in the workplace isn’t optional—it’s a civil right.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Research Reveals: The More Educated Americans Are, the More Religious They Become
Think education erodes faith? The data proves otherwise.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Church Attendance and Faith Surge in Wake of Pandemic, National Study Finds
A five-year national survey finds Americans reconnecting with faith, boosting church attendance, service and study. Even former “nones” are coming to church.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
80 Years Later, Schindler’s Factory Reopens as Holocaust Museum in Czech Republic
Oskar Schindler’s complex legacy is commemorated at the newly opened museum, highlighting his role in saving 1,200 Jews.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Right Out of the Gate, Pope Leo XIV Forcefully Advocates Religious Freedom
From Eastern Christians to global interfaith outreach, the new pope makes religious freedom a top priority.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Global Survey Finds Majority Worldwide Believe in Spirits, God and Life After Death
From Latin America to Southeast Asia, beliefs in reincarnation, spirits and the afterlife are prevalent. Pew’s findings suggest that spirituality remains a significant aspect of belief systems globally.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Georgia Becomes State #30 to Enact Religious Freedom Restoration Act at State Level
The new law strengthens protections for faith, but faces backlash over fears it enables discrimination.
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RECOGNITION
Defining Religion
David Bennett’s bright yellow tie was sprinkled with small white lambs, and several times, as he prepared for his speech at the new Advanced Scientology Church for Australia and South Asia, someone commented about it.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Freedom Fighters
Dates matter—especially when freedom has been in the balance. In the tumultuous history of Eastern and Central Europe, Hungarians have a chronology of freedom. 1848-49, the Hungarian Revolution against Austria. 1949, the takeover of Eastern Europe by Soviet communism. 1956, Hungary’s revolt against the Soviets. 1989, the fall of communist domination of Hungary.
RECOGNITION
Young Love in London Overcomes Religious Prejudice
Friends, family and supporters gathered at the Church of Scientology of London to celebrate not only the first legal English wedding to be performed by the religion but a bold statement about religious liberty for all British subjects.
