The U.S. Catholic Church's 2018 religious freedom observance begins June 22, the feast of two English martyrs who fought religious persecution -- Sts. John Fisher and St. Thomas More -- and ends June 29, the feast of two apostles martyred in Rome -- Sts. Peter and Paul.

This decision offers Catholics—and indeed all Americans—a welcome opportunity to step away from the trenches of the culture war.

Under the title "#MeToo for All," Aid to the Church in Need has published an open letter to four famous actresses asking their help in publicizing the widespread sexual exploitation of women because of their faith.

The chairman of the bishops’ conference said the decision “confirms that people of faith should not suffer discrimination on account of their deeply held religious beliefs.”

"The situation is dire. We must do more to help [the Rohingya]," said the ambassador.

Public rallies have been banned since September 2016, when dozens of demonstrators were killed.