Religion

LISTEN: Supreme Court signals support for parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The court seemed likely Tuesday to find the Montgomery County school system could not require elementary school children to sit through lessons involving the books if parents expressed religious objections to them.

A timeline of Pope Francis’ life

By Associated Press

On Sunday, Pope Francis gave his final goodbye to the faithful.

Pope Francis reached out to migrants and LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition

By Associated Press

Advocating for migrants was one of Francis' priorities as pope. He denounced the “globalization of indifference” shown to would-be refugees.

Here are some of Pope Francis’ memorable quotes

By Associated Press

Pope Francis’ first words delivered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica were a simple greeting: “Brothers and sisters, good evening!”…

Read Pope Francis’ death announcement

By Associated Press

The death of Pope Francis was announced Monday by Cardinal Kevin Farrell.

These cardinals are possible contenders to be the next pope

By Associated Press

There are always front-runners, known as “papabile,” who have at least some of the qualities considered necessary to be pope.

What to know about Pope Francis’ death

By Vanessa Gera, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

“Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter,” he said Sunday from the same loggia where Jorge Mario Bergoglio was introduced to the world on March 13, 2013 as the 266th pope.

For many Jews, Passover celebrations will occur amid anxieties and divisions

By David Crary, Associated Press

Passover celebrations this year will again occur amid anxieties and divisions among many Jews related to the unresolved Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza and the specter of widespread antisemitism.

India’s Lower House passes controversial bill that would change Muslim land endowments

By Aijaz Hussain, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

Indian parliament's Lower House has passed a controversial bill moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowments.

Court in Japan orders dissolution of Unification Church

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

The Unification Church in Japan was ordered dissolved by a court after a government request spurred by the investigation into the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.