Religion - Page 24

September 7

Pope Leo XIV announces two new saints, including first canonized millennial

Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati as saints during a Mass at St. Peter's Square before 80,000 people on Sunday.

September 7

Catholic group gives 30,000 copies of The Gospels to college students on 100+ campuses nationwide  

The Catholic organization Word on Fire is making a mission to deliver thousands of copies of the Bible to college students across the continent.

September 7

Texas woman sentenced to 6 years in prison for setting Washington state church on fire

A Texas woman was sentenced to six years in prison in connection with a 2023 arson attack on a church in Washington state, according to federal prosecutors.

September 6

Trump administration partners with worship leader to share message of hope on National Mall

Worship artist Sean Feucht shared a video alongside HUD Secretary Scott Turner, a former pastor, ahead of a first-of-its-kind concert on the National Mall Saturday. (Credit: Sean Feucht via X)

September 6

LGBTQ Catholics march through St. Peter’s Basilica in Jubilee rite as Vatican calendar entry stirs controversy

Over 1,000 LGBTQ Catholics joined a Vatican-listed Jubilee pilgrimage at St. Peter’s Basilica, sparking celebration among some and outrage from others.

September 5

Georgetown professors slam Trump’s DEI ‘crackdown’ as ‘attack on religious freedom’ at Jesuit schools

Jesuit educators claimed President Donald Trump's executive order on DEI programs conflicts with centuries-old Catholic teachings about diversity and interfaith discourse.

September 3

Man drove across country with weapons, made threats after targeting Catholic monastery, officials say

Sheriff's deputies detained an armed Alabama man who allegedly made threats against St. Michael's Abbey, prompting increased security at the Catholic monastery.

September 2

Pope Leo signals continuation of Pope Francis' welcoming of LGBT community in Catholic Church

Fr. James Martin said Pope Leo XIV will continue Pope Francis's approach of openness and welcoming toward LGBTQ Catholics after their meeting.

August 31

Philadelphia schools partner with Muslim advocacy group for more 'inclusive' education

The Philadelphia chapter for the Council on American-Islamic Relations announced it is partnering with local schools on education guidelines.

August 31

Attacks on US churches have risen significantly since 2021, report finds

Attacks targeting churches in the U.S. have increased significantly in recent years, with more than 400 incidents recorded in both 2023 and 2024, according to a new report.