Faith & Family
WATCH: Sounding the alarm on Israel, Christianity & America’s future
Steve Deace explains why he believes America's founding is inseparable from its Judeo-Christian heritage, weighs in on the growing confusion over Israel among young Christians, and shares his concerns about the spiritual battle shaping today's culture.
God and grammar: Texas mandates Bible readings in public school curricula
Texas' education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible stories, widening conservative efforts to bring Christian teachings into U.S. classrooms.
Trump: ‘We’re going to bring religion back’ as White House panel releases faith report
The White House Religious Liberty Commission issued a series of recommendations to bolster religion in the workplace, schools and other institutions.
Trump vows to protect religious liberty, combat ‘godless’ communism
President Trump promised to protect religious freedom, telling an evangelical group that "religion is back" and everyone will "suffer or die" if the country opens the door to communism.
Massive Shiite crowds mark the holy day of Ashoura against backdrop of Iran-Israel-U.S. war fallout
Shiite Muslims on Friday marked Ashoura, one of the most important days on their calendar, with large gatherings in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and other parts of the Muslim world to remember the seventh-century killing of Hussein, the grandson of Islam's Prophet Muhammad.
Pope Leo XIV says war ‘never blessed by God’ as he opens meeting of world’s cardinals
Pope Leo XIV said war is "never blessed by God" as he opened a meeting of the world's cardinals on Friday by insisting the Catholic Church has a prophetic message of peace for a world ravaged by conflict.
Mother wins appeals-court ruling against N.Y. school for concealing daughter’s gender switch
A federal appeals court on Thursday revived a lawsuit against a New York school district for socially transitioning a student behind her mother's back, citing the Supreme Court's recent decision in favor of California parents.
Ex-White Sox catcher gives ball from 2005 World Series to Pope Leo XIV
Former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski met with Pope Leo XIV and gifted him the ball from the strikeout that ended Game 1 of the 2005 World Series, which the pope attended.
Vatican begins 5-year restoration of Raphael Loggia, used by popes and presidents
One of the most intricately decorated parts of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, a passageway walked by popes and presidents and attributed to Renaissance master Raphael, is getting its first major face-lift in over 500 years.
The U.S. founders’ other revolutionary choice: Separating religion and government
Did the founders of the United States intend to create a Christian nation? Political leaders who addressed a prayer rally on the National Mall on May 17, 2026, seem to think so.
What to know about the push to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools
Texas would make Bible stories required reading for more than 5 million public school students under a proposal that has reignited debate over widening efforts in the U.S. to put more religion in classrooms.
LISTEN: Bible morals being taught in public schools
A new survey shows parents by a vast majority would like to see morals and character as a course to be taught their children during the school day. And LifeWise Academy is responding, advancing on curriculum that was already approved by the courts years ago.
Once roiled by sexual abuse issue, Southern Baptist leadership now downplays its extent
Four years ago, the Southern Baptist Convention received a landmark report asserting that top leaders in the nation's largest Protestant denomination had long minimized reports of sexual abuse by clergy, intimidated survivors and stonewalled reforms.
Camp Mystic, Texas summer camp where floods killed 28, files for bankruptcy
Camp Mystic, the Christian summer camp in Texas where 25 girls and two teen counselors died during floods in July, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday.
Giants president of baseball operations stonewalls reporters on Pride Night controversy
San Francisco Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey declined to answer any questions about the team's ongoing Pride Night controversy during a tense press conference at Oracle Park on Tuesday, as the fallout from this month's Bible verse incident continues to engulf the franchise.
Teachers unions attack while Democratic governors embrace Trump’s school choice program
Some Democratic governors have signaled plans to join President Trump's federal school choice program, prompting teachers unions to launch a counterattack.
These traditionalist Catholics are defying Pope Leo XIV, and embracing their outsider status
A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics will challenge Pope Leo XIV's authority next week by consecrating four bishops without his consent. Rather than shying away from the confrontation, the Society of St. Pius X seems intent on embracing its notoriety.
The homilies and addresses of Pope Leo XIV are now coming to English readers
A collection of early public writings by the future Pope Leo XIV will be published this fall for the first time in English.
Spread of abortion pills casts pall over Dobbs anniversary for pro-life side
For pro-life advocates, the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs decision offers a grim reminder that while they won the battle to overturn Roe v. Wade, they're losing the war.
Supreme Court rules against Louisiana prisoner’s lawsuit over shaved dreadlocks
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a Rastafarian inmate cannot sue the Louisiana prison officials who shaved his head, which he argued violated his religious rights.
