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The Episcopal saint whose journey for social justice took many forms, from sit-ins to priesthood

The Episcopal saint whose journey for social justice took many forms, from sit-ins to priesthood

July 1 is the annual feast day for Episcopal saint Pauli Murray, the first Black woman to be ordained by the denomination: an affirmation of her many contributions not only to the church, but to social justice in the United States. Saints exemplify “what it means to follow in the

What James Madison can teach Americans about religious freedom today

What James Madison can teach Americans about religious freedom today

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, debates about religious freedom continue to occupy the center of American public life. Since taking office for a second time, the Trump administration has issued a number of executive orders on religion that raise new questions about

Why standing in solidarity with immigrants is an act of accompaniment in Catholic philosophy

Why standing in solidarity with immigrants is an act of accompaniment in Catholic philosophy

In Portland, Oregon, people wearing inflatable frog costumes – The Portland Frog Brigade – danced outside immigration offices. In Chicago, parents and neighbors walked children to and from school, forming “magic schoolbuses” for families who feared detention. Thousands of Americans have taken to the streets since fall 2025 to protest against U.