ReligionUnited States
The 'Least-American American': How Bob Became Pope Leo XIV
A new book excerpt shows friends who knew Cardinal Robert Prevost as 'Bob' saw his rise to Pope Leo XIV coming, even as an American pope seemed unlikely.
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PoliticsUnited States
Democrats Put Christian Faith at Center of Midterms
Democratic congressional candidates are making Christian faith a centerpiece of their midterm campaigns, testing whether it can win over religious voters.
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Religion & Society
Belgian Buddhists Put Government on Notice Over Recognition
Belgian Buddhists formally put the government on notice, demanding official recognition after a 20-year wait, with legal action threatened.
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Religion & Law
UK Chaplain Wins Settlement After Firing Over LGBTQ Sermon
School chaplain wins settlement after seven-year legal battle over LGBTQ sermon, overturning Church of England safeguarding blacklisting.
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EducationPolitics
Texas Board Votes on Bible Stories as Required Reading
Texas education board considers requiring Bible stories in public schools, sparking debate over religious freedom and church-state separation.
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SocietyPolitics
Belgian Muslim Council Extended One Year as Official Body
Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden extends the Belgian Muslim Council's recognition for one year, citing progress but ongoing representativity concerns.
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ScienceReligion
As UFOs Go Mainstream, Faith Leaders Grapple With Alien Life
As UFOs become mainstream, religious leaders and scholars debate what alien life means for faith, theology, and humanity's place in the universe.
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ReligionSociety
Southern Baptists Advance Formal Ban on Women Pastors
Southern Baptists voted to advance a constitutional amendment banning churches with women pastors, marking a historic step in a years-long debate.
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ReligionHistory
Jesuits Prepare to Leave Liège After 456 Years
After 456 years, the Jesuits are leaving Liège. The farewell Mass on June 13 closes a historic chapter in Belgian religious and educational history.
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