Nation Sep 18 6 highlights from Pope Leo’s interview on Trump, LGBTQ+ welcome and women in the church By Associated Press
Nation Sep 15 Eastern Orthodox leader visits U.S. to meet with Trump and receive environmental award Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians, is making his first visit in four years to the United States. By Peter Smith, Associated Press
Nation Aug 12 What to know about the archconservative church Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends The church network has connections to Christian nationalism and practices complementarianism, emphasizing traditional gender roles. By Tiffany Stanley, Peter Smith, Associated Press
Politics Aug 07 Trump energizes conservative Christians with religious policies and assaults on cultural targets President Donald Trump has repeatedly delivered for the conservative Christians who form the bedrock of his Republican support. By Peter Smith, Associated Press
Nation Jul 15 John MacArthur, influential evangelical preacher in California and beyond, dies at 86 MacArthur was unafraid to stir controversy for the sake of his beliefs, even deriding fellow evangelicals for what he saw as incorrect teachings and theology, including the growing charismatic wing of Christianity. By Tiffany Stanley, Associated Press
Jul 10 100 years after a man was convicted for teaching evolution, debate over religion in schools continues By Holly Meyer, Associated Press The 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial” in Tennessee, where a teacher was prosecuted for teaching evolution, continues to influence debates on religion in public schools. Continue reading
Jun 04 4 things to know about this year’s Hajj pilgrimage By Riazat Butt, Associated Press In the coming days, people will immerse themselves in religious rituals and acts of worship that originated more than 1,400 years ago. They also have to contend with earthly factors, such as excess heat. Continue reading
May 28 These Brazilian nuns go viral after dropping the beat on Catholic TV By Tatiana Pollastri, Associated Press The duo stood up and launched into a routine complete with singing, beatbox and dance moves. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: Pope Leo XIV addresses St. Peter’s Square for the first time By Associated Press “Peace be with you.”… Continue reading
May 08 Cardinal Prevost elected next pope, first American pontiff By Associated Press Cardinals chose the new pope on their second day of the papal conclave. Continue reading