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CRUX: ANALYSIS Pope Francis could reframe the US religious freedom debate

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"The argument goes that religious freedom doesn't just mean the government not picking the hymns a congregation will sing on Sundays. It means allowing faith-based groups to be both true to their beliefs and also active players in public life, on the grounds that it's good for society when people of faith are able to apply their values in concrete acts of service."

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