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Sydney Trims Marriage Ethic Pledge for School Leaders

The Diocese of Sydney’s synod has eliminated a provision of its governance policy that required lay officials of diocesan-affiliated schools and aid agencies to profess their belief in a traditional ethic of sex and marriage.

Quebec Church Leaders Criticize Gathering Rules

Quebec religious leaders, including Bishop Bruce Myers criticize new coronavirus rules as discriminatory and call the province's leaders to collaborative engagement respects the important role of worship in public life.

Ethics: Religious Liberty Dominates High Court’s Term

High court exhibits willingness to protect First Amendment rights.

Hong Kong Archbishop Defends New Security Law

The law significantly reduces the city’s autonomy and enhances the government’s power to control ongoing pro-democracy protests.

Concerns for Pakistani Christians

Religious-freedom activists feel heightening concerns for Pakistan’s Christian minority.

Calming the Storm

After a contentious national vote on same-sex marriage, a new commission will explore how Australian law protects freedom of religion.

U.K. May Relax on Church Schools

The Conservative Party backs off a pledge to dictate enrollment quotas to church-run schools.

Bp. Curry on Transgender Case

The Episcopal Church welcomes “young and old, liberal and conservative … cisgender and transgender children of God.”

U.N. Spurns Freedom Watchdog

Christian Solidarity Worldwide rejected for United Nations observer status.

Prince Praises Tolerance

Prince Charles: “Many populist groups … are increasingly aggressive to those who adhere to a minority faith.”

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