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Braiding together our sacred union, from Roger Williams to Minneapolis

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By Paul O'Donnell , Eboo Patel
| Religion News Service
This commentary was originally delivered at Washington National Cathedral on Feb. 24, 2026. (RNS) — There was a snowstorm the night Roger Williams fled Salem. He was sick and alone, a Puritan minister cast out by the Puritan theocracy for his diverse opinions. He stuffed his pockets full of corn paste and headed south into the forest. The snow drifts were piled above his head. Rough men with murderous eyes were close behind. He survived because native tribes sheltered him.
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The US Catholic bishops have spoken out about racism. Have they spoken up for women?

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By Paul O'Donnell , Phyllis Zagano
| Religion News Service
(RNS) — After a video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes on President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account last Friday (Feb. 6), Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich and Detroit Archbishop Edward Weisenburger sat up straight and called Trump out.
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The anti-life administration

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By Paul O'Donnell , Phyllis Zagano
| Religion News Service
(RNS) — Hours before federal agents in Minneapolis killed a second U.S. citizen, President Donald Trump addressed the 2026 March for Life via video on Friday (Jan.
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