Order for church to leave worship site overturned in Indonesia

Pastor Herri Soesanto objects to manhandling at sealing of church in Jombang, East Java Province, Indonesia. Screenshot of YouTube video In a rare move in Indonesia, an administrative court earlier this year overturned a local government order for a church to vacate its worship site, sources said. The Jombang Regency Government in East Java is appealing … Read more

Colorado Appeals Court Clash: Catholic Preschools vs. State on Universal Preschool Mandate

“`html Colorado Preschool Program Faces Legal Challenge Over Non-Discrimination Rules Colorado Universal Preschool Program Faces Legal Challenge Over Non-discrimination Rules Table of Contents Colorado Universal Preschool Program Faces Legal Challenge Over Non-discrimination Rules Appeals Court Hears Arguments in Landmark Preschool Funding Case The Stakes: Access to Preschool and Religious Freedom State Defends Non-Discrimination Policy Impact … Read more

Muslims sue to block church construction in Indonesia

Muslim residents with banner saying they reject construction of Catholic church building in Cipamokolan village, Indonesia. (Porosmedia.com) Muslims in Indonesia said they will sue Catholic leaders to prevent completion of a church building after months of construction, sources said. The Sang Hyang Hurip St. Anthony Catholic Church in Cipamokolan village, Rancasari Sub-District, Bandung, capital of West … Read more