Jan 08 Pope Francis names first woman to head major Vatican office By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office. He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian nun, to become prefect of the Vatican department responsible for all the church's religious orders. Continue reading
Dec 26 PHOTOS: Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations around the world By Silvia Stellacci, Colleen Barry, Associated Press Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine,… Continue reading
Dec 25 PHOTOS: Pope Francis marks Christmas by urging all nations to silence arms and overcome divisions By Silvia Stellacci, Associated Press "I invite every individual, and all people of all nations ... to become pilgrims of hope, to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions," the pope said from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica to throngs of people below. Continue reading
Dec 25 WATCH: National Menorah lights up for the first night of Hanukkah By Associated Press This year, Hanukkah will be celebrated from Dec. 25, 2024, through Jan. 2, 2025. Continue reading
Dec 04 The U.S. military takes pride in its religious diversity. Could that change if Hegseth takes over? By Peter Smith, Associated Press The U.S. military's commitment to religious diversity could be strained if Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, is confirmed as the next Pentagon leader. Continue reading
Nov 18 Not your average 18th birthday: Teen Buddhist lama celebrates in the U.S. before joining Himalayan monastery By Luis Andres Henao, Associated Press Jalue Dorje grew up like a typical American teen playing football and listening to rap music in a Minneapolis suburb. After graduation, he’ll head to northern India, more than 7,200 miles from home. Continue reading
Nov 13 WATCH: What’s Next for American Democracy — Views from Arizona Moderated by PBS News Hour’s Stephanie Sy, the panel discussion explores the results of the 2024 election, with a particular eye on religion’s influence on American political life. Continue reading
Nov 12 Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over sex abuse scandal handling By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Pressure on Welby had been building since Thursday, when the archbishop’s refusal to accept responsibility for his failure to report the abuse in England and in Africa in 2013 kindled anger about a lack of accountability at the highest reaches… Continue reading
Oct 12 Hindus in Bangladesh celebrate their largest festival under tight security amid rise in attacks By Julhas Alam, Al Emrun Garjon, Associated Press Despite pledges to keep Bangladesh's largest Hindu festival of Durga Puja safe, this year's version was subdued following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and attacks on minority groups, especially Hindus. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 7:05 Dr. Francis Collins explores his faith and science in new book, ‘The Road to Wisdom’ By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant Dr. Francis Collins has been at the forefront of the world’s most advanced biomedical research. He led the Human Genome Project and was the longest-serving director of the National Institutes of Health. He is drawing on his career to focus… Continue watching