• Thousands Rally Against Ground Zero 'Mega Mosque'

  Thousands of protesters gathered around the corner of Liberty and Church Streets on Sunday to voice their opposition to a proposed “mega mosque” near New York City’s Ground Zero.

  

• National Day of Prayer Observed Despite Court Ruling

  Millions of Americans will be uniting in prayer today in observance of the 59th Annual National Day of Prayer.

• Upcoming U.S.-China Human Rights Dialogue to Highlight Religious Freedom

  Delegations representing the United States and China will meet up in the middle of May to discuss the issue of human rights – particularly religious freedom and the rule of law – according to the U.S. Department of State.

• Rights, Freedom Groups Urge Indonesia Gov't to Repeal Blasphemy Law

  Human rights and religious freedom groups are urging Indonesia’s government to rid the country of its controversial blasphemy law, which was recently upheld by one of its highest courts.

• Houston Clergy at Arms Over Lesbian Mayor's Orders

  An interdenominational coalition of clergy in Houston is pressing its mayor to rescind the executive orders she issued recently that added sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in Houston.