Pope Leo XIV’s visit to an African church linked to slavery reflects on his own complex heritage
People walk by the Church of Our Lady of Muxima in Muxima, Angola, Saturday, April 11, 2026, which…
A president and a pope square off over Iran and its aftermath
Pope Leo XIV arrives at Algiers’ Houari Boumédiène International Airport on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the start…
Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war
Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists aboard his flight bound for Algiers’ Houari Boumédiène International Airport on Monday,…
US and Iranian delegations leave Pakistan after talks end without agreement
Vice President JD Vance, second left, shakes hands with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq…
US-Iran talks set to bring together Vance and Iranian officials in Pakistan as ceasefire strains
A police officer walks past a billboard regarding the United States and Iran negotiations, outside a media facilitation…
From ‘BuddhaBot’ to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here
Zen Buddhist priest Roshi Jundo Cohen conducts a meditation practice of Zazen in Tsukuba, Japan on Feb. 13,…
US and Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorizes negotiations with Lebanon
Displaced families extend their hands while waiting for donated food beside the tents they use as shelters after…
Bible stories would be part of a new Texas public schools reading list drawing attention
Aasya Peera of Pflugerville holds a sign reading “Don’t teach our children lies!” during a rally on the…
Bible stories on Texas reading list draws fire at education meeting
Karen Prewitt of Mission holds a sign reading “Social studies rules” during a rally on the Capitol Mall…
Bible stories would be part of a new Texas public schools reading list drawing attention
Aasya Peera of Pflugerville holds a sign reading “Don’t teach our children lies!” during a rally on the…
Trump pulls back on threats as US, Israel and Iran reach a 2-week ceasefire deal
Iranian pro-government demonstrators burn the U.S. and Israeli flags during a gathering after announcement of a two-week ceasefire…
Bible stories would be part of a new Texas public schools reading list drawing attention
Aasya Peera of Pflugerville holds a sign reading “Don’t teach our children lies!” during a rally on the…