Bob Dylan meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican
Bob Dylan has come knockin’ on Pope Leo XIV’s door. The singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican in Italy.
Bob Dylan has come knockin’ on Pope Leo XIV’s door. The singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican in Italy.
Satanic Temple permitted to hold holiday event a Iowa state capitol
A federal judge has ordered Iowa state officials to permit the Satanic Temple to hold a holiday event in the state capitol rotunda, ruling that excluding the group violated constitutional free speech protections.
A federal judge has ordered Iowa state officials to permit the Satanic Temple to hold a holiday event in the state capitol rotunda, ruling that excluding the group violated constitutional free speech protections.
Supreme Court to hear case over public funding for Catholic preschools that bar kids from LGBTQ+ families
A Catholic preschool’s challenge to a Colorado anti-discrimination law goes before the U.S. Supreme Court this week.
A Catholic preschool’s challenge to a Colorado anti-discrimination law goes before the U.S. Supreme Court this week.
Ancient account of Jesus challenges centuries of scholarly doubt: 'Totally authentic'
A scholar believes a nearly 2,000-year-old account of Jesus may be more historically reliable than previously thought, challenging longstanding doubts about one of the earliest non-Christian accounts of his life.
A scholar believes a nearly 2,000-year-old account of Jesus may be more historically reliable than previously thought, challenging longstanding doubts about one of the earliest non-Christian accounts of his life.
Archdiocese of New York agrees to $800M settlement with victims of clergy sexual abuse
The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to an $800 million settlement with more than 1,000 people who say they were sexually abused by clergy.
The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to an $800 million settlement with more than 1,000 people who say they were sexually abused by clergy.
Pope Leo’s lung cancer had not spread, doctors confirm no further treatment needed
Pope Leo XIV does not need further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.
Pope Leo XIV does not need further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.
Pope Leo returns to Vatican, four days after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV departed a Rome hospital where he underwent surgery for lung cancer to return to the Vatican amid a crowd of well-wishers, responding to a question on how he was by saying, “I am much better, thank you."
Pope Leo XIV departed a Rome hospital where he underwent surgery for lung cancer to return to the Vatican amid a crowd of well-wishers, responding to a question on how he was by saying, “I am much better, thank you."
Pope Leo XIV shows improvement after lung cancer surgery, plans Sunday appearance
Pope Leo XIV is recovering well after surgery to remove part of his right lung following a cancer diagnosis, doctors said.
Pope Leo XIV is recovering well after surgery to remove part of his right lung following a cancer diagnosis, doctors said.
Pope Leo undergoes blood tests, X-ray following cancer surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray Wednesday following surgery to remove a small nodule on his lung, with his recovery going "as expected," the Vatican announced.
Pope Leo XIV underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray Wednesday following surgery to remove a small nodule on his lung, with his recovery going "as expected," the Vatican announced.
Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says
The Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Leo also underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
The Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Leo also underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
Pope Leo denounces death penalty as 'inadmissible' ahead of Pentagon's planned livestreamed execution
Leo, the first American pope, shared his opposition to capital punishment Saturday, as the Pentagon faces criticism over plans to livestream an execution later this year.
Leo, the first American pope, shared his opposition to capital punishment Saturday, as the Pentagon faces criticism over plans to livestream an execution later this year.
Pope Leo announces nodule on lung; surgery planned in 'next few days'
Pope Leo said doctors found a "small lump" in his lung. He's having it removed in coming days.
Pope Leo said doctors found a "small lump" in his lung. He's having it removed in coming days.
Massive 2,000-year-old discovery from time of Jesus emerges remarkably intact
A remarkably intact discovery dating to around the time of Jesus has been unearthed in Israel.
A remarkably intact discovery dating to around the time of Jesus has been unearthed in Israel.
Pentagon creates new 'Office of Religious Affairs'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching the Office of Religious Affairs as he expands his ongoing faith-focused reforms across the military.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching the Office of Religious Affairs as he expands his ongoing faith-focused reforms across the military.
Catholic priests abused nearly 1,000 children at 3 dioceses in Massachusetts: report
A new report from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office found that 275 Catholic priests sexually abused at least 944 children across three dioceses in Massachusetts.
A new report from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office found that 275 Catholic priests sexually abused at least 944 children across three dioceses in Massachusetts.
Blue Bell sued by EEOC after firing Jewish worker over beard request
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Blue Bell Creameries, alleging the company unlawfully fired a Jewish technician after he requested a religious accommodation to keep his beard.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Blue Bell Creameries, alleging the company unlawfully fired a Jewish technician after he requested a religious accommodation to keep his beard.
Ted Cruz says Sharia law has no place in America
Speaking at the RNC convention, Sen. Ted Cruz said Sharia law is “fundamentally inconsistent” with the U.S. Constitution and called for action to stop it.
Speaking at the RNC convention, Sen. Ted Cruz said Sharia law is “fundamentally inconsistent” with the U.S. Constitution and called for action to stop it.
CAIR calls Abbott’s DFW Airport criticism an ‘anti-Muslim political stunt’
CAIR-Texas blasted Gov. Greg Abbott’s criticism of proposed ablution stations at DFW Airport as an “anti-Muslim political stunt.”
CAIR-Texas blasted Gov. Greg Abbott’s criticism of proposed ablution stations at DFW Airport as an “anti-Muslim political stunt.”
Supreme Court asked to review Texas Ten Commandments in schools law
Civil rights groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Texas’ law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.
Civil rights groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Texas’ law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.
DFW Airport could soon be adding more Islamic foot-washing stations
More foot-washing stations for Islamic travelers could soon be added to a terminal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
More foot-washing stations for Islamic travelers could soon be added to a terminal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.