Ancient discovery from time of Jesus emerges near Jerusalem's Temple Mount
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 2,000-year-old ritual bathing complex near Jerusalem's Temple Mount that dates back to the time of Jesus.
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 2,000-year-old ritual bathing complex near Jerusalem's Temple Mount that dates back to the time of Jesus.
Bob Dylan meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican
Bob Dylan has come knockin’ on Pope Leo XIV’s door. The singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican in Italy.
Bob Dylan has come knockin’ on Pope Leo XIV’s door. The singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican in Italy.
Satanic Temple permitted to hold holiday event a Iowa state capitol
A federal judge has ordered Iowa state officials to permit the Satanic Temple to hold a holiday event in the state capitol rotunda, ruling that excluding the group violated constitutional free speech protections.
A federal judge has ordered Iowa state officials to permit the Satanic Temple to hold a holiday event in the state capitol rotunda, ruling that excluding the group violated constitutional free speech protections.
Supreme Court to hear case over public funding for Catholic preschools that bar kids from LGBTQ+ families
A Catholic preschool’s challenge to a Colorado anti-discrimination law goes before the U.S. Supreme Court this week.
A Catholic preschool’s challenge to a Colorado anti-discrimination law goes before the U.S. Supreme Court this week.
Ancient account of Jesus challenges centuries of scholarly doubt: 'Totally authentic'
A scholar believes a nearly 2,000-year-old account of Jesus may be more historically reliable than previously thought, challenging longstanding doubts about one of the earliest non-Christian accounts of his life.
A scholar believes a nearly 2,000-year-old account of Jesus may be more historically reliable than previously thought, challenging longstanding doubts about one of the earliest non-Christian accounts of his life.
7 arrested after break-in at The Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis
Seven people were arrested after Minneapolis police say they stopped a burglary in progress at the historic Basilica of Saint Mary early Saturday morning.
Seven people were arrested after Minneapolis police say they stopped a burglary in progress at the historic Basilica of Saint Mary early Saturday morning.
Archdiocese of New York agrees to $800M settlement with victims of clergy sexual abuse
The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to an $800 million settlement with more than 1,000 people who say they were sexually abused by clergy.
The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to an $800 million settlement with more than 1,000 people who say they were sexually abused by clergy.
Pope Leo’s lung cancer had not spread, doctors confirm no further treatment needed
Pope Leo XIV does not need further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.
Pope Leo XIV does not need further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.
Pope Leo returns to Vatican, four days after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV departed a Rome hospital where he underwent surgery for lung cancer to return to the Vatican amid a crowd of well-wishers, responding to a question on how he was by saying, “I am much better, thank you."
Pope Leo XIV departed a Rome hospital where he underwent surgery for lung cancer to return to the Vatican amid a crowd of well-wishers, responding to a question on how he was by saying, “I am much better, thank you."
Pope Leo XIV shows improvement after lung cancer surgery, plans Sunday appearance
Pope Leo XIV is recovering well after surgery to remove part of his right lung following a cancer diagnosis, doctors said.
Pope Leo XIV is recovering well after surgery to remove part of his right lung following a cancer diagnosis, doctors said.
Pope Leo undergoes blood tests, X-ray following cancer surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray Wednesday following surgery to remove a small nodule on his lung, with his recovery going "as expected," the Vatican announced.
Pope Leo XIV underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray Wednesday following surgery to remove a small nodule on his lung, with his recovery going "as expected," the Vatican announced.
Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says
The Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Leo also underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
The Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Leo also underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
Pope Leo denounces death penalty as 'inadmissible' ahead of Pentagon's planned livestreamed execution
Leo, the first American pope, shared his opposition to capital punishment Saturday, as the Pentagon faces criticism over plans to livestream an execution later this year.
Leo, the first American pope, shared his opposition to capital punishment Saturday, as the Pentagon faces criticism over plans to livestream an execution later this year.
Pope Leo announces nodule on lung; surgery planned in 'next few days'
Pope Leo said doctors found a "small lump" in his lung. He's having it removed in coming days.
Pope Leo said doctors found a "small lump" in his lung. He's having it removed in coming days.
Pentagon creates new 'Office of Religious Affairs'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching the Office of Religious Affairs as he expands his ongoing faith-focused reforms across the military.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching the Office of Religious Affairs as he expands his ongoing faith-focused reforms across the military.
Catholic priests abused nearly 1,000 children at 3 dioceses in Massachusetts: report
A new report from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office found that 275 Catholic priests sexually abused at least 944 children across three dioceses in Massachusetts.
A new report from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office found that 275 Catholic priests sexually abused at least 944 children across three dioceses in Massachusetts.
$30M settlement in clergy sex abuse case
More than 145 survivors of clergy abuse tied to the Diocese of Winona-Rochester are set to receive additional compensation after the diocese's largest insurer agreed to a $30 million settlement.
More than 145 survivors of clergy abuse tied to the Diocese of Winona-Rochester are set to receive additional compensation after the diocese's largest insurer agreed to a $30 million settlement.
Diocese of Winona-Rochester clergy abuse: $30M for 145+ survivors
More than 145 survivors of clergy abuse tied to the Diocese of Winona-Rochester are set to receive additional compensation after the diocese's largest insurer agreed to a $30 million settlement.
More than 145 survivors of clergy abuse tied to the Diocese of Winona-Rochester are set to receive additional compensation after the diocese's largest insurer agreed to a $30 million settlement.
Archaeologists unearth secret church tied to Council of Nicaea, Christianity's defining moment
Archaeologists in Turkey believe they've made a groundbreaking discovery, possibly uncovering the remains of a church they believe hosted the First Council of Nicaea, one of the most pivotal events in the history of Christianity.
Archaeologists in Turkey believe they've made a groundbreaking discovery, possibly uncovering the remains of a church they believe hosted the First Council of Nicaea, one of the most pivotal events in the history of Christianity.
Newly discovered St. Augustine sermons offer fresh insight into early Christian theology
Two previously unknown sermons by St. Augustine have been authenticated after being discovered in a 12th-century medieval manuscript, offering scholars new insight into one of Christianity's most influential theologians.
Two previously unknown sermons by St. Augustine have been authenticated after being discovered in a 12th-century medieval manuscript, offering scholars new insight into one of Christianity's most influential theologians.