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Resources for Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States
As the United States of America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the USCCB joins this celebration by lifting up the contributions of Catholics and the impact of our faith on the history of this country. Visit the new webpage, We Hold These Truths.
This report summarizes developments in religious liberty at the federal or national level in the United States in 2025. The final section identifies six areas of critical concern—issues where there are both challenges and opportunities—for religious liberty in the coming year, with recommended actions that readers can take in response to each issue.
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Every month, Archbishop Alexander K. Sample, chairman of the Committee for Religious Liberty, reflects on a pertinent topic related to religious freedom in the United States. Sign up for the First Freedom News newsletter to receive monthly reflections from Archbishop Sample.
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