Oklahoma school board approves first US taxpayer-funded religious school
The Statewide Virtual Charter School Board voted 3-2 to approve an application by the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma.
The Statewide Virtual Charter School Board voted 3-2 to approve an application by the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma.
Happy birthday: France's spectacular abbey Mont-Saint-Michel turns 1,000
Legend has it that the archangel Michael appeared in 708, instructing the bishop of nearby Avranches to build him a church on the rocky outcrop.
Legend has it that the archangel Michael appeared in 708, instructing the bishop of nearby Avranches to build him a church on the rocky outcrop.
Utah district bans Bible in elementary, middle school 'due to vulgarity or violence'
The Good Book is being treated like a bad book in Utah after a parent frustrated by efforts to ban materials from schools convinced a suburban district that some Bible verses were too vulgar or violent for younger children.
The Good Book is being treated like a bad book in Utah after a parent frustrated by efforts to ban materials from schools convinced a suburban district that some Bible verses were too vulgar or violent for younger children.
Sikhs may no longer have to wear motorcycle helmets in California
Sikhs may no longer have to wear helmets while riding motorcycles in California.
Sikhs may no longer have to wear helmets while riding motorcycles in California.
Mormon missionary killed, 3 others hurt in Brazil bus crash
Church leaders said 20-year-old Elder Izaak Orion Card, 20, of Anchorage, Alaska, lost his life in a rural area near the city of Tibagi.
Church leaders said 20-year-old Elder Izaak Orion Card, 20, of Anchorage, Alaska, lost his life in a rural area near the city of Tibagi.
Pope Francis gets back to work after battling fever
Pope Francis resumed regular appointments on Saturday, one day after canceling his schedule due to a fever.
Pope Francis resumed regular appointments on Saturday, one day after canceling his schedule due to a fever.
Phoenix chaplin heads to Guam to help handle the aftermath of typhoon devastation
As an American island in the Pacific begins to clean up after a typhoon ravaged the area, people from the U.S. are headed to the island to aid in the recovery efforts, and that includes a chaplain in Arizona who aims to help with damages that are often not seen.
As an American island in the Pacific begins to clean up after a typhoon ravaged the area, people from the U.S. are headed to the island to aid in the recovery efforts, and that includes a chaplain in Arizona who aims to help with damages that are often not seen.
Prosecutors widen child sex abuse case against Arizona polygamous leader
A federal grand jury last week issued a superseding indictment against 47-year-old Samuel Bateman.
A federal grand jury last week issued a superseding indictment against 47-year-old Samuel Bateman.
Missouri miracle? Photo shows nun’s body still intact nearly 4 years after death
Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, died in 2019, but when her body was recently exhumed, her order was shocked.
Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, died in 2019, but when her body was recently exhumed, her order was shocked.
Pope Francis’ Ukraine peace envoy criticizes war as a ‘pandemic’ that impacts everyone
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi was named the pope’s envoy, and his mission is to help ease tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi was named the pope’s envoy, and his mission is to help ease tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Catholic clergy sexual abuse of kids was far more common than church acknowledged: Illinois AG probe
Illinois investigators found that 451 Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950 — far more than the 103 individuals the church had named when the state review began in 2018.
Illinois investigators found that 451 Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950 — far more than the 103 individuals the church had named when the state review began in 2018.
2 Arizona churches go up in flames
Two churches on the same street in Douglas caught fire. One is a Presbyterian church, and the other is an Episcopal. Crews say the Episcopal church had a structural collapse, as well as smoke and fire damage.
Two churches on the same street in Douglas caught fire. One is a Presbyterian church, and the other is an Episcopal. Crews say the Episcopal church had a structural collapse, as well as smoke and fire damage.
DeSantis vows to protect faith, family at National Religious Broadcasters event: 'Put on full armor of God'
Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to continue taking on woke agendas, make pro-family decisions, and support Americans’ right to practice their faith during a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) International Christian Media Convention in Orlando, Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to continue taking on woke agendas, make pro-family decisions, and support Americans’ right to practice their faith during a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) International Christian Media Convention in Orlando, Florida.
2 dorm directors fired for using pronouns in emails at small New York Christian college
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
Timothy Keller, prominent NYC-based pastor and best-selling author, dies at 72
Timothy Keller, a pastor and best-selling author who founded the influential Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, died after a three-year bout with pancreatic cancer.
Timothy Keller, a pastor and best-selling author who founded the influential Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, died after a three-year bout with pancreatic cancer.
1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible sells for $38 million at NYC auction
A 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible that is one of the world’s oldest surviving biblical manuscripts has sold for $38 million in New York.
A 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible that is one of the world’s oldest surviving biblical manuscripts has sold for $38 million in New York.
Doomsday cult death toll hits 200 in Kenya, with more than 600 reported missing
Autopsies conducted on more than 100 bodies last week showed the victims died of starvation, strangulation, suffocation and injuries from blunt objects.
Autopsies conducted on more than 100 bodies last week showed the victims died of starvation, strangulation, suffocation and injuries from blunt objects.
Fuel thieves erect altars to devil, death in Mexican tunnel
Photos showed offerings of food and candles had been left to the Devil and "Santa Muerte," a female figure worshipped by drug traffickers and the poor.
Photos showed offerings of food and candles had been left to the Devil and "Santa Muerte," a female figure worshipped by drug traffickers and the poor.
Washington Elementary School District reaches deal with Christian college over lawsuit: ADF
A Phoenix area school district and a Christian university in Arizona have reached a deal to settle a lawsuit over the school district's decision to not renew a student teacher agreement it had with the university, according to officials with a Christian legal organization that led the lawsuit.
A Phoenix area school district and a Christian university in Arizona have reached a deal to settle a lawsuit over the school district's decision to not renew a student teacher agreement it had with the university, according to officials with a Christian legal organization that led the lawsuit.
Muslim NJ mayor blocked from White House decries 'watch list'
The mayor said he has no idea why his name is on the list and that no one in the federal government will tell him.
The mayor said he has no idea why his name is on the list and that no one in the federal government will tell him.