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Pope Francis Says Even Government Officials Have ‘Human Right’ to Conscientious Objections

September 28, 2015 • by Joe Carter

Pope Francis Says Even Government Officials Have ‘Human Right’ to Conscientious Objections

When Pope Francis gave addresses at the White House, Congress, and the UN, he mentioned the importance of religious freedom. But many people (including me) were rather disappointed that he didn’t speak more specifically about what sorts of religious liberties are under threat. Continue Reading...

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Pope Francis Says Even Government Officials Have ‘Human Right’ to Conscientious Objections

Pope Francis Says Even Government Officials Have ‘Human Right’ to Conscientious Objections

Latest Posts

Pope Francis is Releasing a Prog-Rock Album

15 Key Quotes from Pope Francis’s Address to the United Nations

Religious Shareholders: Spiritual or Political?

Entrepreneur Day

Acton University Lecturer: Islam’s Fatalism

Video: Sirico On Pope Francis’ Address To Congress – Fox Business Channel

Video: Kishore Jayabalan On Pope Francis’ Address To Congress – France 24

20 Key Quotes from Pope Francis’s Address to Congress

Audio: Sam Gregg And Al Kresta On The Papal Visit

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