French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, Archbishop Emeritus of Lyon Photo: Eglise Lyon Centre

Trump creates Religious Liberty Commission: Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron appointed members

At the heart of the event was the signing of an executive order creating the 13-member commission, chaired by Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and vice-chaired by retired neurosurgeon and former cabinet member Ben Carson. Their mission: to produce a report detailing the foundational role of religious liberty in American life, examine perceived threats to that liberty, and propose ways to promote religious pluralism.