Faith & Family
These houses of worship are older than America. How they outlasted wars, schisms and lawsuits
When the country declared independence in 1776, there were 3,228 houses of worship across the Colonies. The U.S. was already religiously diverse
1 million people flood Madrid streets to see the pope’s flower-carpeted procession
Pope Leo XIV honored Spain's centuries-old tradition of religious devotion on Sunday as a "school of faith" for today, as he presided over a Mass before a million people and highlighted one of the most iconic expressions of Spanish popular piety with a procession over flower-petal carpets.
Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to stop fanning flames of polarization on first papal visit in 15 years
Pope Leo XIV urged Spaniards on Saturday to stop "fanning the flames of polarization" as he arrived in Spain at a moment of political turmoil for the Socialist-led government and a credibility crisis for the Catholic Church.
Pope acknowledges stiff competition with Bad Bunny in Spain and weighs in on national soccer rivalry
Pope Leo XIV acknowledged Saturday as he headed to Spain that he's competing with another VIP in Madrid this weekend, and also declared his preference in the country's biggest soccer rivalry.
FBI analysts tied to disputed ‘Catholic ideology’ memo told they’re being fired
Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic "violent extremists" were fired Friday, according to their lawyer, the latest wave of terminations under the leadership of its director Kash Patel.
Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31
The Department of Defense announced on Friday a significant reduction in the number of religious affiliations it officially recognizes.
FCC takes aim at school internet program as Big Tech backlash grows
All that classroom screen time may not be a good idea after all. The Trump administration is considering a top-to-bottom overhaul of a decades-old federal program that pays for public school internet -- a system some children are using to watch pornography in class.
Four years running, Southern Baptists weigh tightening ban on churches with women pastors
When Southern Baptists gather Tuesday in Florida for their annual meeting, they'll debate for the fourth year in a row whether to formally ban churches with a woman serving in any role resembling that of pastor - not just the top job.
The ‘Spurs Nuns’ aim to bring divine intervention to the NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama stepped off the court for a moment before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, accepted greetings from a handful of well-wishers in San Antonio Spurs jerseys, then bowed his head to join them in a quick prayer.
Pope Leo’s visiting Europe’s migration hot spots. Catholics hope he’ll ease political tensions
Pope Leo XIV is delving into the hotly contested issue of migration by visiting two flashpoints - Spain's Canary Islands in the Atlantic next week, and Italy's Lampedusa island in the Mediterranean in early July.
Ahead of papal visit, Spain pushes forward with reparations for church sex abuse victims
In the 1970s, in a devoutly Catholic Spain still ruled by dictator Francisco Franco, Paula Alonso-Pimentel was sent for catechism at age 8 to a religious school in the northern city of Valladolid.
Cardinal fires D.C. exorcist who said UFOs are mostly demons in disguise
Cardinal Robert McElroy has removed Stephen Rossetti as the Archdiocese of Washington's exorcist after the monsignor posted a viral video theorizing that most UFOs that people see are demons in disguise.
Canada is failing the Jewish community and Jews are being targeted, Prime Minister Carney says
Canada is failing Jewish Canadians and the community is being brutally targeted by hate, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday.
Why Pope Leo’s first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach
Reaction to Pope Leo's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas" (Magnificent Humanity), has been prevalent online since its release last week.
Under Notre Dame cathedral, a ‘dig of the century’ unearths 1,700 years of history
Wilting in the summer sun, a line of tourists waits to climb Notre Dame cathedral and meet its gargoyles.
Pope Leo plays tennis religiously as part of an Augustinian devotion to sports and spirituality
When Pope Leo XIV was elected last year and it emerged that he was a tennis player, his love of the sport was quickly celebrated during an audience with top-ranked Jannik Sinner.
Why Mary, as the Immaculate Conception, became the patron saint of the US in the 1840s
Nearly 200 years ago, in May 1846, Catholic priests and bishops named the Virgin Mary patroness of the United States of America - specifically, under her title as the Immaculate Conception, referring to the belief she was conceived without sin.
‘I gave birth in the street’: Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of Africa
The agony began for Maude Ahmad Fadala shortly after sunset.
WATCH: Trump turning tables on Biden-era anti-Christianity
President Trump has taken decisive steps to reel in the anti-Christian, anti-religious freedom behaviors of the Joe Biden White House.
WATCH: Is Christianity quietly transforming Iran?
Billy Hallowell sits down with Dr. Hormoz Shariat, founder of Iran Alive Ministries, to discuss the explosive growth of Iran's underground church, the brutal persecution Christians face, and why many Iranians are turning to Jesus despite enormous risks.