Venezuelan bishops call for prayer, peace after Maduro arrest “In the face of the events that our country is experiencing today, let us ask God to grant all Venezuelans serenity, wisdom and strength.” Venezuelan bishops call for prayer, peace after Maduro arrest
Pope Leo calls for Venezuela to remain an independent country Pope Leo called for Venezuela to remain an independent nation following the United States' strikes on Venezuela and President Donald Trump's declaration to "run" … Video
Will Jesus return this year? Prediction market resets wager for 2026 For those who didn’t get in on the action in 2025, the proposition has been recycled as this question: “Will Jesus Christ return before 2027?” Video
Buddhist monks continue cross-country trek to start New Year A group of Buddhist monks began their New Year no different than any other day for the past two months.
Kentucky priest trades collar for apron to serve community Father Jim Sichko traded his collar for an apron on Wednesday, spending time working the checkout line at the Isom IGA. Video
Indiana moves to strike down 10 Commandments ban State officials have been prevented from displaying the Ten Commandments in front of the statehouse in Indiana.
Texas, Florida lead GOP battle against Muslim advocacy groups Advocates have said bills on Capitol Hill paired with unprecedented state measures and executive action from President Trump have sparked a rise in Islamophobic rhetoric and threats. Video
Pope Leo XIV remembers Gaza's suffering in first Christmas homily The first U.S. pontiff addressed some 26,000 people from the loggia overlooking St. Peter’s Square for the traditional papal “Urbi et Orbi” address.
NFL players call on U.S. to help end Christian persecution in Nigeria More than 60 NFL players have called on the U.S. to step in and halt persecution of their fellow Christians in Nigeria.
Most Americans stick with their childhood faith: Study 56% of adults in the United States identify with their childhood religion, while 35% have switched or abandoned theirs.
Pope Leo summons world's cardinals for a key assembly The Vatican said Leo’s first consistory “will be oriented toward fostering common discernment and offering support.
Buddhist monks embark on 2,300-mile ‘walk for peace’ to DC The trek began on Oct. 26 and is expected to span about 120 days, with the monks walking through at least ten states.
Was the star of Bethlehem real? Described in the Gospel of Matthew as the celestial sign that led the Magi to the newborn Jesus, the star stands at the intersection of faith, astronomy, and ancient culture.
Pope Leo makes Vogue's best-dressed list of 2025 The list spans artists like Rosalía and Bad Bunny, actors such as Jennifer Lawrence, and cultural icons like Michelle Obama and Venus Williams. Video
Pope names new archbishop of New York Pope Leo XIV on Thursday made his most important U.S. appointment to date.
Menorah unveiled under Biden not on display in WH A history-making menorah is not on display as part of the Trump White House's holiday decor. Video
Religious leaders condemn Illinois assisted suicide law Illinois is the twelfth state, along with the District of Columbia, to legalize assisted suicide.
NOLA archbishop grants dispensation for immigrants afraid of ICE The Trump administration has launched several targeted immigration enforcement operations.
Alabama church mourns Brown University shooting victim Smalley said Cook “encouraged and lifted up those around her.”
