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Salman Rushdie's accused stabber enters not-guilty plea

Salman Rushdie's accused stabber enters not-guilty plea

Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized Saturday and is in jeopardy of losing one of his eyes after the stabbing attack.

August 13, 2022 7:30pm CDT
Justice Department investigating Southern Baptists over clergy sex abuse

Justice Department investigating Southern Baptists over clergy sex abuse

An independent investigation found disturbing details about how Southern Baptist leaders mishandled sex abuse claims and mistreated victims.

August 13, 2022 11:46am CDT
Texas State Board of Education considers ditching BC, AD calendar dating system

Texas State Board of Education considers ditching BC, AD calendar dating system

In the draft, BC and AD would be replaced by more religiously-neutral language.

August 2, 2022 6:29pm CDT
Pope Francis says he'll slow down, possibly retire after 6-day Canada trip

Pope Francis says he'll slow down, possibly retire after 6-day Canada trip

“I think at my age and with these limitations, I have to save (my energy) to be able to serve the church, or on the contrary, think about the possibility of stepping aside."

July 31, 2022 8:27am CDT
Pope apologizes for ‘devastating’ school abuses in Canada

Pope apologizes for ‘devastating’ school abuses in Canada

Pope Francis says the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed their families and marginalized generations in ways still being felt today.

July 25, 2022 1:20pm CDT
Houston missionary rescued from Russian-occupied Ukraine speaks with FOX 26

Houston missionary rescued from Russian-occupied Ukraine speaks with FOX 26

Houstonian Terry Gateley spoke with FOX 26 grateful to be alive after being rescued from Russian-occupied Ukraine.

July 22, 2022 11:31pm CDT
No longer a "known imminent threat" to San Antonio Jewish community, says FBI

No longer a "known imminent threat" to San Antonio Jewish community, says FBI

The Jewish community in San Antonio was on high alert Saturday due to a potential threat to an unidentified synagogue in the area.

July 9, 2022 5:54pm CDT
Judge: Execution can’t proceed without religious requests

Judge: Execution can’t proceed without religious requests

Gonzales, 39, has asked that when he is executed, his spiritual adviser be allowed in the death chamber so she can pray aloud, hold his hand and place her other hand on his chest.

July 7, 2022 11:09am CDT
Roe v. Wade overturned: Churches in several US states vandalized in wake of abortion ruling

Roe v. Wade overturned: Churches in several US states vandalized in wake of abortion ruling

Some U.S. churches became the targets of anger following the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.

July 1, 2022 10:19am CDT
Praying coach who won Supreme Court case says all he wants is his job back

Praying coach who won Supreme Court case says all he wants is his job back

Former Bremerton high school football coach Joe Kennedy says he isn't seeking any financial recompense, but simply wants his old job back and the ability to offer the 15-second prayers that originally drew the district's ire.

June 29, 2022 11:38am CDT
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi receives Communion in Rome

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi receives Communion in Rome

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Pope Francis and received Communion during a papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, despite her position in support of abortion rights.

June 29, 2022 8:23am CDT
Supreme Court sides with Bremerton football coach who wanted to pray on the field

Supreme Court sides with Bremerton football coach who wanted to pray on the field

The Supreme Court said Monday that it has sided with the former Bremerton, Washington football coach who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games, a decision that could strengthen the acceptability of some religious practices in other public school settings.

June 27, 2022 11:27am CDT
Pope Francis hails families, blasts ‘culture of waste’ after Roe v. Wade ruling

Pope Francis hails families, blasts ‘culture of waste’ after Roe v. Wade ruling

Francis didn’t refer to the ruling or explicitly mention abortion in his homily.

June 25, 2022 3:27pm CDT
Pope Francis orders online release of WWII-era Pius XII Jewish files

Pope Francis orders online release of WWII-era Pius XII Jewish files

A Vatican archive of 2,700 cases of requests for help by Jewish people has renewed a debate on Pope Pius XII's legacy. Some Jewish groups criticize Pius claiming he remained silent in the face of the Holocaust.

June 24, 2022 6:27am CDT
Supreme Court rules religious schools can get Maine tuition aid

Supreme Court rules religious schools can get Maine tuition aid

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can't exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.

June 21, 2022 11:48am CDT
Cross still stands after fire destroys Texas church: 'A sight to behold'

Cross still stands after fire destroys Texas church: 'A sight to behold'

A fire tore through a Texas church, leveling the building and destroying nearly everything inside – except for a cross that was still standing among the charred debris.

June 20, 2022 10:06am CDT
Number of Americans who believe in God drops to historic low: Poll

Number of Americans who believe in God drops to historic low: Poll

This year’s poll found 17% of Americans said they do not believe in God.

June 20, 2022 8:22am CDT
Bishop punishes school for refusing to remove Black Lives Matter, Pride flags

Bishop punishes school for refusing to remove Black Lives Matter, Pride flags

The Massachusetts school president said they will continue to display the flags and will appeal the decision.

June 19, 2022 7:33am CDT
Muslim actor from Texas has prayers answered starring in MCU’s Ms. Marvel

Muslim actor from Texas has prayers answered starring in MCU’s Ms. Marvel

Ms. Marvel made its premiere in early June, but the excitement among fans, and even stars of the show, remains ever-present for its ability to represent a South Asian and Muslim superhero in a respectful and entertaining way.

June 17, 2022 2:16pm CDT
UMC pastor files lawsuit after being accused of ‘practicing homosexuality’

UMC pastor files lawsuit after being accused of ‘practicing homosexuality’

A pastor claimed some members interrupted her service and she could be out of a job because of work she did with the LGBTQ community.

June 8, 2022 9:35am CDT
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