Texas House gives initial approval to allow prayer in schools
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
Texas Senate passes bill requiring public schools to use B.C./A.D. system in classrooms
The bill would require teachers to use B.C. and A.D. when referencing dates and prevent the purchase of instructional material that uses B.C.E. and C.E.
The bill would require teachers to use B.C. and A.D. when referencing dates and prevent the purchase of instructional material that uses B.C.E. and C.E.
White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with new ballpark tribute
From the South Side to the Vatican, the Chicago White Sox have unveiled new artwork honoring Pope Leo XIV.
From the South Side to the Vatican, the Chicago White Sox have unveiled new artwork honoring Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV calls for unity and love in inaugural Mass
Pope Leo XIV had his inaugural Mass Sunday in St. Peter's Square before an estimated 200,000 people.
Pope Leo XIV had his inaugural Mass Sunday in St. Peter's Square before an estimated 200,000 people.
New pope shares thoughts on gay marriage, abortion
Pope Leo XIV outlined a clear Catholic teaching on marriage and abortion Friday.
Pope Leo XIV outlined a clear Catholic teaching on marriage and abortion Friday.
Pope Leo XIV posts first message on official papal social media accounts
Pope Leo XIV shared his first message on the official papal social media accounts this week, continuing the digital outreach of his predecessors with a post focused on peace.
Pope Leo XIV shared his first message on the official papal social media accounts this week, continuing the digital outreach of his predecessors with a post focused on peace.
Muslim-centered EPIC City now under DOJ investigation, Sen. Cornyn says
Several Texas officials have brought up concerns about the planned community in Josephine, claiming the group behind the community is trying to create a Muslim-exclusive community that would make residents follow Islamic law. Lawyers for EPIC City dispute those claims.
Several Texas officials have brought up concerns about the planned community in Josephine, claiming the group behind the community is trying to create a Muslim-exclusive community that would make residents follow Islamic law. Lawyers for EPIC City dispute those claims.
How to watch Pope Leo's inauguration Mass
Pope Leo XIV is set to preside over his official inaugural Mass at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Leo XIV is set to preside over his official inaugural Mass at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza in first Sunday noon blessing
Pope Leo XIV gave his first Sunday noon blessing since being elected as pope and called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV gave his first Sunday noon blessing since being elected as pope and called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV identifies biggest threat to humanity
Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision for his papacy and identified what he sees as the greatest challenge facing humanity.
Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision for his papacy and identified what he sees as the greatest challenge facing humanity.
Pope Leo XIV's first mass
For the first time in its 2,000 year history, the Catholic Church elected an American pope. People across the country are now reacting to his new role
For the first time in its 2,000 year history, the Catholic Church elected an American pope. People across the country are now reacting to his new role
Pope Leo XIV: Holy Name Cathedral hosts special Mass for new pontiff
Catholics gathered in Chicago this morning at a special Mass to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Catholics gathered in Chicago this morning at a special Mass to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Diocese of Austin speaks on the new pope
For the last 24 hours, the world's attention has been focused on the Vatican in Rome. Here in Austin, the Diocese is awaiting a new leader of its own.
For the last 24 hours, the world's attention has been focused on the Vatican in Rome. Here in Austin, the Diocese is awaiting a new leader of its own.
Pope Leo XIV: Diocese of Austin speaks on the new pope
For the last 24 hours, the world's attention has been focused on the Vatican in Rome. Here in Austin, the Diocese is awaiting a new leader of its own.
For the last 24 hours, the world's attention has been focused on the Vatican in Rome. Here in Austin, the Diocese is awaiting a new leader of its own.
Pope Leo XIV's first address: Full text
Robert Prevost was elected to be the Catholic Church's new pope on Thursday. His first comments as Pope Leo XIV lasted for a few minutes; here's the full text of those remarks.
Robert Prevost was elected to be the Catholic Church's new pope on Thursday. His first comments as Pope Leo XIV lasted for a few minutes; here's the full text of those remarks.
Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
Cardinal Robert Prevost elected new Pope Leo XIV: Here's what's next
The papal conclave has ended with white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope.
The papal conclave has ended with white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope.
List: Countries with the most, fewest popes
Which countries have produced the most, and the fewest, popes? A historic first from the U.S. just reshaped the centuries-old list.
Which countries have produced the most, and the fewest, popes? A historic first from the U.S. just reshaped the centuries-old list.
What is an Augustinian?
There were six popes who were part of the St. Augustine order before Pope Leo XIV, according to America, a Jesuit magazine.
There were six popes who were part of the St. Augustine order before Pope Leo XIV, according to America, a Jesuit magazine.
First American pope: The world reacts
The notion of an American pope has long been frowned upon, but Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, had prominence that few other cardinals have.
The notion of an American pope has long been frowned upon, but Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, had prominence that few other cardinals have.