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Media May 20

California ends ban on special education funds for children in religious schools

Court order ends California's ban on certain special education funds for religious schools, ensuring equal access for children with disabilities after legal action.

Afghanistan May 18

Afghan Christian pastor pleads with Trump, warns of Taliban revenge after admin revokes refugee protections

A pastor to a congregation primarily composed of Afghan Christian refugees is pleading with President Trump to protect Christian converts from deportation and Taliban persecution.

Pope Leo XIV May 18

IN PICTURES: Pope Leo XIV addresses 150,000 faithful in inaugural Mass

Photo collection shows pontiff greeting nearly 150,000 faithful and world leaders at Vatican ceremony

Pope Leo XIV May 18

Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity, peace during inaugural mass

Pope Leo XIV spoke in front of 200,000 people during his inaugural mass on Sunday, speaking on messages of unity and those suffering due to war.

VIDEO May 18

Inaugural Mass held for Pope Leo XIV in St Peter's Square

Pope Leo XIV held his inaugural Mass in the Vatican's St Peter's Square on Sunday. (Video: REUTERS / VATICAN MEDIA / US NETWORK POOL.)

Religion May 17

Pope Leo says family based on ‘union between a man and a woman,’ defends dignity of unborn

Pope Leo XIV has reaffirmed traditional Catholic views on marriage and dignity of the unborn, emphasizing peace, justice and truth in his first major remarks.

Faith May 17

The secrets of a meaningful and lifelong grandparent-grandchild bond

Author Mark Gerson, whose new book is "God Was Right," reveals the important blessing of grandparenthood from the Bible and shares how Jewish families embrace their faith.

Abortion May 17

Grandmother arrested at abortion clinic warns of expanding free speech 'buffer zones'

A grandmother who was arrested for holding sign near an abortion clinic warns of growing free speech crackdown as lawmakers push to expand controversial “buffer zones" outside such facilities.

Media May 14

Conservative brother of Leo XIV says new pope isn't ‘woke,’ praises his devotion to the Church

Pope Leo XIV's brother told "Uncensored" host Piers Morgan that the new pope will defend Church tradition and he would not describe him as "woke."

Pope Leo XIV May 14

Pope Leo XIV makes first social media post, calling for peace

Pope Leo XIV made his first social media post on Tuesday in which he sent a message of peace, as he seeks to maintain an active social media presence.

Opinion May 14

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: What Leo's choice of name tells us about the new pope

The regnal name that Cardinal Robert Prevost chose, Leo XIV, has beautiful and powerful resonance for anyone familiar with the history of the Church.