“Freedom of religion in our country has been a central concern of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for decades, and I see my task as bringing the perspective of Catholic social teaching to bear as the Commission endeavors to shape public policy in this matter,” he said on X.
The commission will expire on July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, according to the executive order, unless extended by the president.
This story has been updated to correct the name of Word on Fire in the third paragraph. This article originally appeared here.
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