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RNS Opening Budget — Wednesday, February 17, 2021

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RNS-Dallas-Shelter: Dallas faith groups help shelter homeless Texans during deep freeze
(RNS) – A rare winter storm in Texas left millions without power and brought freezing temperatures to places like Dallas. A Christian nonprofit is helping run an emergency shelter at the city’s convention center – a task made more difficult by COVID. By Bob Smietana. 500 words. (category: a)

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RNS-Ashes-Pope: On Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis says Lent is an ‘an exodus from slavery to freedom’
(RNS) – Pope Francis celebrated Ash Wednesday in St. Peter’s Basilica, reminding faithful that the Lenten period leading to Easter celebrations is a journey and “an exodus from slavery to freedom.” By Claire Giangravè. 580 words. (category: i)

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