Articles about Religion

The Texas State Board of Education has proposed a new required reading list for public schools in the state, which includes the Bible, sparking controversy among educators, parents, and religious groups. The board's decision is set to be voted on in the coming weeks, with the move potentially affect...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the names of 12 new General Authority Seventies at its April 2026 general conference. These individuals will serve as part of the church's worldwide leadership, providing guidance and direction to members and leaders across the globe. Bac...

The Catholic Church has witnessed a significant moment in recent history as Pope Leo XIV took part in the full Good Friday procession, carrying the cross in a rare display of devotion. According to sources, this is the first time a pope has carried the cross in its entirety since the 1960s, sparking...

Pope Leo's decision to return to the pre-Francis era practice of washing the feet of 12 prisoners on Holy Thursday has sent shockwaves throughout the Catholic Church. The tradition, which dates back to the early Christian Church, was reintroduced by Pope John Paul II in 1994 but was later modified b...

The controversy began when Pope Francis told a group of journalists that praying for soldiers was not enough, suggesting that instead, people should work to prevent war. The comment was made during a press conference aboard a plane, where the Pope was answering questions about his upcoming visit to ...

The Israeli government has come under intense scrutiny for its new restrictions on access to holy sites in Jerusalem, a move that has sparked widespread outrage among Christians and Palestinians. The new measures, which came into effect on Monday, include increased security checks and limited access...

The Holy Sepulchre, a revered site in Jerusalem's Old City, has long been a focal point of interfaith tensions. On Palm Sunday, the day marking Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, tensions boiled over as Israeli police attempted to bar Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald, the Apostolic Vicar for the Holy Land, fro...

The Church of England has made history by electing its first female leader in 1,400 years. Sarah Mullally, a Bishop of London, was chosen by the General Synod, the governing body of the Church, to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury's acting replacement. The General Synod made the announcement ...

The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at the Beth El Congregation in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. According to reports, a male suspect entered the synagogue and attempted to harm individuals present. However, a security guard responded immediately, fatally shooting the attacker. Details Em...