The most recent release, "The Passing of His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus," was submitted on Dec. 31, 2022.
The U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom published four the month before, marking a 25 percent decrease for the current month.
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reviews the facts and circumstances of violations of religious freedom internationally and makes policy recommendations to the President, the Secretary of State and Congress.
The office records "Countries of Particular Concern" for "engaging in or tolerating systematic, ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom."
Press releases or notices by the U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom in December 2022
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| The Passing of His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus | 12/31/2022 |
| DRL FY22 IRF Empower Youth Leaders to Advance Religious Tolerance in Nigeria | 12/16/2022 |
| Religious Freedom Designations | 12/02/2022 |