Newly discovered St. Augustine sermons offer fresh insight into early Christian theology
Two previously unknown sermons by St. Augustine have been authenticated after being discovered in a 12th-century medieval manuscript, offering scholars new insight into one of Christianity's most influential theologians.
Two previously unknown sermons by St. Augustine have been authenticated after being discovered in a 12th-century medieval manuscript, offering scholars new insight into one of Christianity's most influential theologians.
Antisemitic violence reached 30-year high in 2025, report says
A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.
A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.
FULL: Faith leaders against ICE violence
Texas Impact held a press conference at the Texas Capitol calling for responsible state government oversight of ICE activities in Texas and an end to the current violent immigration enforcement regime.
Texas Impact held a press conference at the Texas Capitol calling for responsible state government oversight of ICE activities in Texas and an end to the current violent immigration enforcement regime.
Texas diocese calls nun's detainment by ICE 'wildly disturbing'
The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville called the detention of a nun who was walking to Sunday Mass by Immigration and Customs Enforcement “wildly disturbing."
The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville called the detention of a nun who was walking to Sunday Mass by Immigration and Customs Enforcement “wildly disturbing."
Patrick-led commission's report outlines ways to 'strengthen religious liberties' in America
The Department of Justice on Friday released the Religious Liberty Commission's draft report, which provides recommendations for the Trump administration to take a sweeping new federal role in protecting religious expression in schools, protecting faith-based institutions, parental rights and healthcare conscious objections, arguing that religion has been wrongly pushed out of American public life.
The Department of Justice on Friday released the Religious Liberty Commission's draft report, which provides recommendations for the Trump administration to take a sweeping new federal role in protecting religious expression in schools, protecting faith-based institutions, parental rights and healthcare conscious objections, arguing that religion has been wrongly pushed out of American public life.
San Francisco Archdiocese to pay $400M in clergy sex abuse settlement
More than 500 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of San Francisco reached a $395 million settlement that was announced Monday, with church leaders agreeing to an additional 14-point plan for protecting children.
More than 500 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of San Francisco reached a $395 million settlement that was announced Monday, with church leaders agreeing to an additional 14-point plan for protecting children.
Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.
Texas judge who refused to officiate same-sex weddings awarded $640K
A Texas judge was awarded more than $600,000 after she was disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex marriages, citing her religious beliefs.
A Texas judge was awarded more than $600,000 after she was disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex marriages, citing her religious beliefs.
Pentagon cuts 180 faiths from military recognition list — here's what remains
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
Priest removed as exorcist after remarks about UFOs and demons
A prominent Catholic priest was removed from his role as an exorcist in his archdiocese after comments he made linking UFOs to the presence of demon activity in a recent Facebook post.
A prominent Catholic priest was removed from his role as an exorcist in his archdiocese after comments he made linking UFOs to the presence of demon activity in a recent Facebook post.
Pope calls for strong AI regulations in new manifesto
Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.
Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.
San Diego mosque shooting: Police were searching for teens before bloodshed
Hours before an attack at a San Diego mosque that killed three men, including a security guard hailed as a hero, police were racing to find the two teenagers who would ultimately be deemed responsible.
Hours before an attack at a San Diego mosque that killed three men, including a security guard hailed as a hero, police were racing to find the two teenagers who would ultimately be deemed responsible.
Texas sues 'TexAM' over alleged fake degrees and confusing Texas A&M branding
The state of Texas is suing "Texas American Muslim University" (TexAM) for allegedly operating an illegal, unaccredited school and using branding deceptively similar to Texas A&M University.
The state of Texas is suing "Texas American Muslim University" (TexAM) for allegedly operating an illegal, unaccredited school and using branding deceptively similar to Texas A&M University.
Rededicate 250 prayer rally draws thousands to National Mall
A daylong prayer rally drew thousands of people to the National Mall on Sunday where they heard speeches from prominent religious and political figures.
A daylong prayer rally drew thousands of people to the National Mall on Sunday where they heard speeches from prominent religious and political figures.
West Virginia pastor found guilty of reaching under woman’s skirt during meeting
Jason Lee Allen was found guilty of sexually motivated misdemeanor battery after prosecutors said he reached under a 24-year-old woman’s skirt.
Jason Lee Allen was found guilty of sexually motivated misdemeanor battery after prosecutors said he reached under a 24-year-old woman’s skirt.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn introduces BOOT Sharia Law Act to bar 'anti-American' immigrants
Sen. John Cornyn has introduced the BOOT Sharia Law Act to prevent noncitizens who support Sharia law or anti-American ideologies from entering or staying in the United States.
Sen. John Cornyn has introduced the BOOT Sharia Law Act to prevent noncitizens who support Sharia law or anti-American ideologies from entering or staying in the United States.
EEOC sues Texas Chick-fil-A operator for religious discrimination and wrongful termination
The EEOC says the franchisee violated federal law when they fired an employee instead of reasonably accommodating her request to not work on Saturdays as per her religion.
The EEOC says the franchisee violated federal law when they fired an employee instead of reasonably accommodating her request to not work on Saturdays as per her religion.
Former beauty mogul, co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics left his fortune and will soon be ordained a priest
He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.
He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.
Paxton investigating school districts for Ten Commandments posting compliance
In a statement Thursday, Paxton said he was requiring more than two dozen schools to “produce documents regarding the display or lack thereof of the Ten Commandments and their policies regarding SB 10."
In a statement Thursday, Paxton said he was requiring more than two dozen schools to “produce documents regarding the display or lack thereof of the Ten Commandments and their policies regarding SB 10."
Muslim celebration at Grand Prairie water park canceled after Gov. Abbott threatens to pull city funding
A planned celebration of an important Muslim holiday at a Grand Prairie water park has been canceled after backlash from Texas Governor Greg Abbott over religious discrimination.
A planned celebration of an important Muslim holiday at a Grand Prairie water park has been canceled after backlash from Texas Governor Greg Abbott over religious discrimination.