Watch Video: HHS Mandate threatens Religious Freedom here and globally says Bishop Lennon

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In his Year of Faith lecture series, Bishop Lennon addressed the topic of religious freedom while examining the Declaration on Religious Freedom from the 2nd Vatican Council. As part of the Q & A, Bishop spoke about why religious freedom in the United States is vital for religious freedom around the world.

Click play to watch the Bishop's comments One of the concerns for the Church and for the world is that if the United States, who has been one of the most outspoken proponents of religious freedom, begins to limit it, other nations will begin to follow suit. You can hear more of the Bishop's thoughts via the video on this page.