New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to $230M settlement for clergy sex abuse survivors
The archdiocese's bankruptcy case, filed in May 2020, is one of the longest-running cases related to church abuse.
The archdiocese's bankruptcy case, filed in May 2020, is one of the longest-running cases related to church abuse.
Pope Leo XIV announces two new saints, including first canonized millennial
Carlo Acutis created a multilingual website documenting Eucharistic miracles before dying of leukemia at 15.
Carlo Acutis created a multilingual website documenting Eucharistic miracles before dying of leukemia at 15.
Dr. James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder, dead at 89
Dr. James Dobson, founder of the Focus on the Family Christian ministry and former advisor to five U.S. presidents, has died at 89.
Dr. James Dobson, founder of the Focus on the Family Christian ministry and former advisor to five U.S. presidents, has died at 89.
Texas families of different faiths sue over law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
Sixteen Texas families of different faiths have filed a lawsuit looking to block a state law that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in school classrooms.
Sixteen Texas families of different faiths have filed a lawsuit looking to block a state law that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in school classrooms.
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90
Family members of the Rev. Jimmy Swaggart say the famed 1980s televangelist has passed away at the age of 90.
Family members of the Rev. Jimmy Swaggart say the famed 1980s televangelist has passed away at the age of 90.
Kingdom Ministry Iowa camp investigated, 88 kids removed amid abuse claims
Authorities in Columbus Junction, Iowa, said they removed 88 minors from a church camp earlier this month after receiving reports of alleged abuse.
Authorities in Columbus Junction, Iowa, said they removed 88 minors from a church camp earlier this month after receiving reports of alleged abuse.
Historian who found Ireland's mass grave of babies was scorned in hometown
Catherine Corless, the historian who found the gravesite of nearly 800 babies and children beneath an Irish home for unwed mothers, was widely ridiculed for her life's work.
Catherine Corless, the historian who found the gravesite of nearly 800 babies and children beneath an Irish home for unwed mothers, was widely ridiculed for her life's work.
America's longest-running TV evangelist, Jimmy Swaggart, in critical condition after cardiac episode
Jimmy Swaggart's son says only a 'miracle' can save the influential preacher who has broadcasted longer than any other American evangelist.
Jimmy Swaggart's son says only a 'miracle' can save the influential preacher who has broadcasted longer than any other American evangelist.
Groups prepared to sue Texas over bill requiring Ten Commandments in public schools
Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are planning to sue the state of Texas over a bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are planning to sue the state of Texas over a bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Texas Ten Commandments bill requiring display in schools heads to Gov. Abbott for approval
SB 10 would require schools to post a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
SB 10 would require schools to post a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
Watch: Beatboxing nun shows off unusual talent on TV
Two Brazilian nuns have gone viral after an impromptu beatboxing and dance performance on the Catholic TV channel Pai Eterno.
Two Brazilian nuns have gone viral after an impromptu beatboxing and dance performance on the Catholic TV channel Pai Eterno.
Supreme Court blocks launch of nation's first public religious school
Oklahoma cannot proceed with opening the nation’s first publicly funded religious school after a 4-4 Supreme Court vote.
Oklahoma cannot proceed with opening the nation’s first publicly funded religious school after a 4-4 Supreme Court vote.
Pope Leo XIV calls for unity and love in inaugural Mass
Pope Leo XIV had his inaugural Mass Sunday in St. Peter's Square before an estimated 200,000 people.
Pope Leo XIV had his inaugural Mass Sunday in St. Peter's Square before an estimated 200,000 people.
Pope Leo XIV: First American Pope raises questions about whether he must pay taxes
A conversation of curiosity has grown, since the election of the first American Pope, over whether he has to pay taxes.
A conversation of curiosity has grown, since the election of the first American Pope, over whether he has to pay taxes.
Pope Leo XIV posts first message on official papal social media accounts
Pope Leo XIV shared his first message on the official papal social media accounts this week, continuing the digital outreach of his predecessors with a post focused on peace.
Pope Leo XIV shared his first message on the official papal social media accounts this week, continuing the digital outreach of his predecessors with a post focused on peace.
Houston Catholics attend special Mass to pray for Pope Leo XIV
On Monday, many people gathered at the Co - Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Downtown Houston for a special mass to pray for Pope Leo XIV.
On Monday, many people gathered at the Co - Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Downtown Houston for a special mass to pray for Pope Leo XIV.
Mass held in Houston for Pope Leo XIV
The faithful gathered at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Downtown Houston on Monday for a special mass to pray for Pope Leo XIV.
The faithful gathered at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Downtown Houston on Monday for a special mass to pray for Pope Leo XIV.
Longtime kosher Houston steakhouse rebrands after losing certification
The owners of a Houston steakhouse are trying to move on from a confrontation with the city's kosher authority that led to the closure of the restaurant's predecessor.
The owners of a Houston steakhouse are trying to move on from a confrontation with the city's kosher authority that led to the closure of the restaurant's predecessor.
Muslim-centered EPIC City now under DOJ investigation, Sen. Cornyn says
Several Texas officials have brought up concerns about the planned community in Josephine, claiming the group behind the community is trying to create a Muslim-exclusive community that would make residents follow Islamic law. Lawyers for EPIC City dispute those claims.
Several Texas officials have brought up concerns about the planned community in Josephine, claiming the group behind the community is trying to create a Muslim-exclusive community that would make residents follow Islamic law. Lawyers for EPIC City dispute those claims.
How to watch Pope Leo's inauguration Mass
Pope Leo XIV is set to preside over his official inaugural Mass at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Leo XIV is set to preside over his official inaugural Mass at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square.