The first version of this story from Catholic News Service incorrectly reported that the U.S. bishops set March 30 as a day of prayer and fasting for religious freedom. That date was only set by Pennsylvania bishops for their state.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops are urging Catholics and “all people of faith” across the nation to join them in prayer and fasting for religious freedom and conscience protection.
Among current threats to religious liberty, they said, is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services mandate that forces employers, including religious ones, to provide coverage of contraception/sterilization in their health plans.