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Becket defends religious freedom for people of all faiths. After last week's Canterbury Medal Gala, D. Todd Christofferson emphasized that mission and Becket's impact protecting this right for all Americans. More from Sarah Jane Weaver in Deseret News👇

Latter-day Saint leader calls religious freedom ‘the cornerstone of peace’ President D. Todd Christofferson traveled to Philadelphia to support religious liberty.

At last week’s Canterbury Medal Gala, Pope Leo XIV praised Becket’s work defending religious freedom and underscored the importance of protecting every person’s right to live according to their faith and conscience. Read more from Ken Oliver in EWTN:

Pope Leo XIV commends Becket Fund for ‘noble task’ of defending religious freedom in U.S. The Holy Father's remarks were read at the 2026 Canterbury Medal Gala, an annual event held by the nonprofit law firm that represents clients who are defending their religious liberty in court.

Can rights without remedies count as rights at all? Andrea Picciotti-Bayer unpacks a case involving prisoners’ rights and RLIUPA that SCOTUS has yet to decide this term. More in National Catholic Register👇

SCOTUS: Are Rights Without Remedies Rights at All? COMMENTARY: That’s what the Supreme Court will decide in ‘Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections.’

Five years ago today, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Philadelphia couldn't shut out faith-based foster care ministries—or heroic foster moms Sharonell Fulton and Toni Simms-Busch—simply because of their religious beliefs. Fulton remains a landmark victory for religious freedom and children in need of loving homes.

Learn more in Becket’s Stream of Conscience podcast episode “Free to Foster.” https://music.youtube.com/podcast/vm9jEd3Cuu8

Today marks 10 years since the federal government entered into a historic settlement with Pastor Soto and 400 members of his congregation, recognizing their right to freely use eagle feathers in observance of their Native American faith. Pastor Soto called the settlement "a victory for all people of faith."

Hear the full story in Becket's Stream of Conscience podcast episode "Feds and Feathers." 👇 https://music.youtube.com/podcast/MDrInr0LRfc