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Peruvian bishops ask for loosening of church restrictions
March 22, 2021
Due to the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic and the overwhelmed healthcare system, President Sagasti has announced classifications of the country’s regions into three levels, according to the severity of the pandemic: High, Very High and Extreme. In the Extreme category, churches and places of worship may not open. However, stores and shopping centers are permitted to be open at 20% capacity, and restaurants with indoor ventilation may open at 30% capacity.
Swiss voters narrowly back ban on burqa, niqab as religious leaders voice concern
March 09, 2021
Over 51% of voters backed the measure in a March 7 vote. The ban on facial coverings in public places does not mention Islam directly but was presented as a burqa ban. It would also affect protesters who wear ski masks and bandanas. The ban exempts venues that are religious institutions, facial coverings used for health reasons and masks used for traditional Carnival celebrations.
French National Assembly passes anti-extremism bill proposing stricter rules for religion
February 18, 2021
The bill is considered a near certainty to pass the conservative-controlled Senate, though the bill will not go before that body until March 30.
St Thomas More died for the Faith, not for religious freedom
June 21, 2018
The US bishops present More as a martyr of conscience. But it was a Catholic conscience before all else
The Supreme Court’s ‘gay cake’ decision is a relief – at least until the next case
June 04, 2018
The Supreme Court has struck a blow against the secular-liberal religion. But future cases will be decided on different grounds
Iceland is the latest front in the war on religious freedom
April 20, 2018
The proposed ban on male circumcision is another example of secular authorities itching to legislate on religious belief
Morning Catholic must-reads: 16/01/18
February 16, 2018
A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church
China’s constitution upholds ‘religious freedom’. The reality is rather different
February 09, 2018
When it comes to religious freedom, the Chinese government say one thing and do another
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