Trump blasts Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social: “Weak on crime" and foreign policy
President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy.
President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy.
List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
Pope Leo XIV urges peace in Easter sermon, warns of “globalization of indifference"
Pope Leo XIV harkened back to the words of his predecessor Sunday as he delivered his first Easter blessing.
Pope Leo XIV harkened back to the words of his predecessor Sunday as he delivered his first Easter blessing.
More than 700 new members welcomed to the Diocese of St. Petersburg at Easter Vigil Service
The St. Petersburg Diocese of the Catholic Church celebrated the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday night, Holy Saturday.
The St. Petersburg Diocese of the Catholic Church celebrated the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday night, Holy Saturday.
Pope Leo celebrates first Good Friday with service, call to Israeli president
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Good Friday with a Celebration of the Passion of the Lord service at Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Good Friday with a Celebration of the Passion of the Lord service at Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.
Why hundreds wake before dawn for Sarasota’s annual Good Friday march
By the time most of Sarasota is starting its morning, the city’s annual Good Friday procession has already come and gone.
By the time most of Sarasota is starting its morning, the city’s annual Good Friday procession has already come and gone.
Military chaplains will no longer display rank, Hegseth says
Pete Hegseth announced reforms this week in efforts to renew military chaplains’ religious focus. One involves the insignia worn on work uniforms.
Pete Hegseth announced reforms this week in efforts to renew military chaplains’ religious focus. One involves the insignia worn on work uniforms.
Louisville to pay $800K after Christian photographer beats law forcing her to shoot same-sex weddings
The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $800,000 in attorney fees as part of a settlement with a Christian photographer after years of litigation over a nondiscrimination provision in a local law she was concerned would make her violate her faith.
The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $800,000 in attorney fees as part of a settlement with a Christian photographer after years of litigation over a nondiscrimination provision in a local law she was concerned would make her violate her faith.
When it comes to morality, there’s one thing almost all Americans think is wrong, Pew poll finds
A new survey examining Americans’ moral qualms with a number of issues found one matter that nearly everyone could agree on: don’t cheat on your spouse.
A new survey examining Americans’ moral qualms with a number of issues found one matter that nearly everyone could agree on: don’t cheat on your spouse.
Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee increasing security after Michigan synagogue attack: 'No other choice'
Federal investigators said the attack on a Michigan synagogue on Thursday was a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community."
Federal investigators said the attack on a Michigan synagogue on Thursday was a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community."
Patrols increase at Tampa Bay synagogues and holocaust museum following Michigan attack
An attack at a synagogue in Michigan is renewing concerns about safety at places of worship across the country.
An attack at a synagogue in Michigan is renewing concerns about safety at places of worship across the country.
Pope announces resignation of San Diego bishop accused of embezzling $270K
The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in San Diego, California, has resigned after he allegedly embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced on Tuesday.
The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in San Diego, California, has resigned after he allegedly embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced on Tuesday.
Ford secretly builds one-of-a-kind vehicle for Pope Leo
Ford employees were aware they were building an SUV for a VIP, but they had no idea it was the pope.
Ford employees were aware they were building an SUV for a VIP, but they had no idea it was the pope.
Florida bill could allow armed volunteers at houses of worship
A bill that unanimously passed through the Florida Senate last week could change how churches, temples and mosques handle security.
A bill that unanimously passed through the Florida Senate last week could change how churches, temples and mosques handle security.
Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent all begin this week
Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.
Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.
Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Bucs player Bucky Irving baptized during 2025 season: 'It was time'
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving loves football, but there's something he loves even more — his faith.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving loves football, but there's something he loves even more — his faith.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Oklahoma pastor faces human trafficking, sexual battery charges
An Oklahoma City-area pastor is facing new charges after investigators say he exploited and trafficked members of his congregation.
An Oklahoma City-area pastor is facing new charges after investigators say he exploited and trafficked members of his congregation.