NEW YORK – A first-of-its-kind report from the U.S. Bishops’ Conference spotlights religious freedom concerns nationwide. It highlights a particular concern for attacks on houses of worship, as well as efforts by federal agencies to impose abortion and gender-related requirements.

The 48-page report, published 16 January – to coincide with national religious freedom day – also highlights the legislative threats to Catholic ministries that serve migrants, and the “suppression of religious speech up-holding marriage and sexual difference” that has become more commonplace in recent years.