World Nov 07 What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated? By Deepa Bharath, Associated Press
World Nov 07 With an ode to mate, Pope Leo urges faithful in Uruguay to build bridges of fraternity and faith More than 30,000 people — many from Uruguay but also from neighboring Argentina and Brazil — had registered in advance to attend the service. The Vatican said Saturday that another 10,000 had attended, despite the morning rain. By Isabel DeBre, Nicole Winfield, Nyara Batschke, Associated Press
World Nov 06 What to know about Pope Leo XIV's trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru Pope Leo XIV is returning home to the continent where he spent two decades as a missionary priest and learned to be a pastor, visiting Uruguay, Argentina and his second homeland of Peru. By Associated Press
Politics Nov 03 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case on Catholic preschools and LGBTQ families The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a case brought by Catholic preschools that say it’s unconstitutional to exclude them from a state-funded program over their admissions policy for LGBTQ+ families, the latest religious-rights case before the conservative-majority court. By Lindsay Whitehurst, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press
Politics Oct 27 Watch 6:05 Why Trump's coalition of evangelical voters could be fraying White evangelical Christians have been among President Trump’s most loyal supporters for more than a decade, and our new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows that most still approve of him. But signs of slippage are emerging ahead of the midterms. Stephanie… By Stephanie Sy, Matt Loffman, Ali Schmitz
Oct 26 Catholic bishops say White House prayer photo with Trump was used politically By David Crary, Associated Press Two Catholic bishops have expressed regret that they agreed to a White House meeting that produced a publicly distributed photo of them praying with President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Oct 26 To make AI morally good, tech companies are turning to religion. But some experts say it isn't that simple By Krysta Fauria, Associated Press Executives are seeking input from various faith leaders, acknowledging that moral questions about AI can't be answered in labs alone. Continue reading
Oct 25 New York's archdiocese and survivors of clergy abuse agree to $800 million legal settlement By John Hanna, Associated Press Archbishop Ronald Hicks sent an email Saturday to clergy confirming the settlement after attorneys for the survivors of alleged abuse announced it. Continue reading
Oct 20 Nonpartisan coalition of religious leaders plans to counter voter intimidation on Election Day By Deepa Bharath, Associated Press The diverse, multifaith group is training all the way through the end of October online and in person learning de-escalation techniques and equipping themselves with knowledge of local laws and resources. Continue reading
Oct 18 Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery By Colleen Barry, Trisha Thompson, Associated Press "Now that this delicate phase is behind me, I will gradually resume my activities, always with God’s help and your prayers," Leo said, his voice sounding strong four days after the lower lobe of his right lung was removed. Continue reading