Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen — the 20th-century theologian, evangelizer and Catholic communications pioneer — “opened the door to the evangelization of the world,” said Bishop Barron a day before the …
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Trump names Bishop Barron to international religious freedom watchdog
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPresident Donald Trump’s new appointees to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom include Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, the commission said Sept. 16.
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Bishop Barron’s new film explores beauty of France’s gothic cathedrals ahead of pope’s visit
by Katie Yoderby Katie Yoder(OSV News) — A new documentary from Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, promises to take viewers on a journey through the gothic cathedrals of France. The film, which hits …
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Religious Liberty Commission draft report recommends DOJ guidance on Establishment Clause
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“We will closely study this report that is being presented to me as president today,” Trump said at the presentation, vowing his administration would work toward “protecting religious liberty for …
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America 250 occasion to reflect on equality as a God-given right, Bishop Barron says
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonOrganizers of the event said they aimed to mark the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday “with Scripture, testimony, prayer, and rededication of our country as One Nation to God.”
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More U.S. Catholic bishops are speaking out in defense of Pope Leo XIV after President Donald Trump began denouncing the pope at length on social media and in verbal statements.
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Religious Liberty Commission holds final hearing in shadow of Christian backlash to Trump posts
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — At the capstone hearing of the Department of Justice’s Religious Liberty Commission April 13, commissioners considered testimony from their seven hearings, signaling several areas for potential …
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Catholic bishops and leaders across the political spectrum expressed disapproval following a social media tirade by President Donald Trump against the pope.
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Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron push back on claims of anti-Catholic bias from former commissioner
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, retired archbishop of New York, on March 24 joined Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, in defending the work of the Religious …
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Archbishop, witnesses testify on religious freedom risks in health care today
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonConscience protections for health providers remain a key religious freedom concern, witnesses told the Department of Justice’s Religious Liberty Commission.
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