Some interesting law and religion news stories from around the web this week:

• A Court of Appeals in Alaska has refused to dismiss illegal fishing charges that were brought against 13 Yup’ik Eskimo fishermen .  The Yup’ik Eskimo claim their conduct is protected by the free exercise clause of the Alaska Constitution.
• RFRA Controversies in Indiana and Arkansas: Commentary by Movsesian and DeGirolami.
• The Mayor of New York City has announced that he will work to amend rules governing the use of city-owned buildings to allow faith organizations access.
• The National Black Church Initiative split from Presbyterian Church (USA) to protest the church’s recent decision to redefine marriage to include same-sex marriages.
• Evangelical Christians in Ukraine say they are facing persecution by separatists in Eastern Ukraine.  According to one pastor, Evangelical churches are being accused of spying for the West and have had their buildings confiscated.
• In response to the confusion following last year’s Synod on the Family, a group of nearly 500 British priests have signed an open letter urging the fathers of the upcoming synod to issue a “clear and firm” proclamation of Church teaching on marriage and sex.
• The Center for Information and Documentation on Israel, a group that monitors the prevalence of anti-Semitism in the Netherlands, has noted a 71% increase in anti-Semitic incidents.
• The Holy See and Italy have agreed to a tax treaty that will see both sides share financial and tax information.  The treaty is part of a larger move by Pope Francis to make the Vatican Bank more transparent.
• King Mohammed VI of Morocco has inaugurated an international imam training center as part of an effort to promote moderate Islam.
• In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Pope Francis will celebrate Mass in the Armenian rite at St. Peter’s one week after Easter.