Becket

10/14/2026

Priests should never have to choose between upholding their sacred vows and facing jail time. In 2025, Washington passed a law requiring Catholic priests to report suspected abuse or neglect disclosed in confession, despite the Church’s 2,000-year-old teaching that confession is sacred and must remain confidential.

Becket defended the priests in court, and one year ago today, Washington agreed to not force them to violate the sacred seal of confession. Learn more: https://becketfund.org/case/etienne-v-ferguson/

10/13/2026

10/09/2026

Brian and Jill Hall have sacrificed a lot to give their children a Catholic education. When Colorado launched its UPK program, they were excited to send their preschooler to St. Mary, a school already woven into their community. But the state’s rules prevented them from using UPK funding there because of the school’s religious beliefs.

Now, the fight for fair access to preschool funding is headed to the Supreme Court. On November 3, the Court will hear St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/sxMxiqqGJyI

10/07/2026

Bishop Barres and Cardinal Cupich are speaking out against assisted su***de laws that threaten religious freedom and the ability of faith-based healthcare providers to care for terminally ill patients according to their beliefs.

10/07/2026

Colorado's preschool program lets schools discriminate by sexual identity or race — but not by faith.

"The director of the program said it would be fine if a... preschool served only LGBTQ parents, transgender kids, or even only served one particular race," explains Becket's Nick Reaves. "But at the same time, she said Catholic schools could not ask the families who enroll to share their Catholic faith..."

Now Colorado's policy is being taken to court.

Comment "SCHOOL" for a link to the full conversation with FRC President Tony Perkins.

10/05/2026

Three years ago today, Becket helped secure a landmark settlement after a 15-year fight to restore a Native American sacred site that the federal government bulldozed for a highway turn lane. The Department of Transportation agreed to replant trees, allow tribal members to rebuild a centuries-old stone altar, and recognize historic Native American use of the site.

Native sacred sites deserve the same legal protection as other sacred places, whether they have four walls and a steeple or not. Learn more: https://becketfund.org/case/slockish/

10/05/2026

Colorado has become a battleground for major Supreme Court cases—and St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy is next. The Wall Street Journal examines how Colorado policies have sparked cases that have shaped religious freedom nationwide.

An increasingly progressive state is colliding with a conservative court—and producing new law for the entire nation.

10/01/2026

A federal court ruled that a nearly century-old cross and historic nativity scene could remain on display in Los Angeles’ El Pueblo neighborhood. WORLD

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10/01/2026

With agreement from the state of Illinois, a federal judge has ordered the state not to enforce its assisted-su***de mandate against four Muslim doctors—for now. The order temporarily protects the doctors from fines and penalties for refusing to help patients kill themselves.

WASHINGTON – With agreement from the state of Illinois, a federal judge yesterday ordered the state not to enforce its assisted su***de mandate against four Muslim doctors whose faith forbids them from helping terminally ill patients kill themselves. The order comes just weeks after Illinois tempo...

09/30/2026

Happy International Podcast Day! 🎙 Celebrate with our newest episode of Stream of Conscience featuring Nick Reaves, the attorney arguing St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy at the Supreme Court on November 3.

Listen as Nick shares the story behind the case, how it made its way to the Supreme Court, and what’s at stake for religious freedom. Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/jI87JO-7SvU?si=Hj1yCcIIY4hdZLqb