Citing Pope Francis, bishops call on Congress to renew religious freedom commission

Washington D.C., Sep 1, 2015 / 01:03 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Congress has only one month to reauthorize the U.S. Commission on
International Religious Freedom. Many human rights activists and
religious leaders have stressed its importance, and the nation's bishops
suggest the commission would help the U.S. fulfill Pope Francis' call
to protect religious minorities.