The Fight for International Religious Freedom: Perspectives from the Vatican
Please join the Religious Freedom Institute and the Center for Religious Liberty at the Catholic University in a discussion of Vatican efforts to advance international religious freedom, and of U.S.-Vatican cooperation in those efforts.
The program will take place from 5 to 6 pm, and the wine reception will take place from 6 to 7 pm.
Confirmed Speakers
- Amb. Callista Gingrich, US Ambassador to the Holy See
- Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Vatican Secretary for Relations with States
- Rep. Francis Rooney (FL-19), Former US Ambassador to the Holy See
- Amb. Miguel Diaz, Former
US Ambassador to the Holy See - Thomas Farr, President of the Religious Freedom Institute
- William Saunders, Co-Director of the Center for Religious Liberty at the Catholic University of America
Sponsors
The Religious Freedom Institute (RFI) is a nonprofit organization committed to achieving broad acceptance of religious liberty as a fundamental human right, the cornerstone of a successful society, and a source of national and international security. It promotes religious freedom for all people throughout the world regardless of creed or conviction.
The Center for Religious Liberty at The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, is an academic center dedicated to the study and articulation of the Catholic approach to religious liberty as a fundamental human right for all persons, regardless of faith. The Center aims to increase discussion and understanding of these issues by hosting speakers, organizing conferences, awarding writing prizes, providing educational programming, and commenting on religious liberty issues in the public square.