When Pope Leo XIV knelt in prayer at one of the world’s most celebrated Marian shrines in Lourdes, France, on September 26, 2026, he then rose and did something popes have been doing for nearly a thousand years: he presented a golden rose. That single gesture connects the modern Catholic Church to a millennium of shifting power, politics, and devotion.
When scandal strikes a storied institution, the real test isn’t whether leadership expresses remorse — it’s whether that remorse translates into meaningful change. For Wheaton College, long considered the flagship of evangelical higher education, that test is now front and center, and critics say the school is falling short.
Blackburn Cathedral marks 500 years of Tyndale’s New Testament with an engaging exhibition, celebrating his legacy.
Anglican Church Warns of Ongoing Ebola Struggles in DRC Despite initial efforts, the DRC’s Ebola outbreak remains a daily challenge, with Bishop Mugeny urging continued global attention.
The head of the Free Speech Union claims critics of “trans rights movement excesses” need the most help from the group.
When government officials use their power to shape what values are taught in public classrooms, voters pay attention — and sometimes push back. In Texas, a wave of state legislation mandating Christian content in public schools is testing how citizens engage with their elected representatives, how much they trust government institutions, and how they respond when those decisions reach into their children’s daily lives.
Religion touches nearly every major fault line in American public life — from courtrooms to congregations, from military policy to marriage law. This week’s religion news roundup captures stories that reveal just how deeply faith continues to shape culture, politics, and identity across the country.
Religion touches nearly every corner of public life — from courtrooms and cockpits to church pulpits and ancient temples. This week’s top stories from Religion News Service span continents and traditions, capturing the many ways faith intersects with law, politics, and culture.
When political uncertainty feels paralyzing, civic action — especially voting — can be one of the most direct ways citizens push back against forces that undermine democratic norms. A new podcast episode from Religion News Service explores exactly how ordinary Americans can move from anxiety to action.
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Ireland’s archbishops call for peace initiative to resolve Drumcree parade dispute
Former Church of England priest Chris Brain was convicted of rape and indecent assault, prompting an apology from the Bishop of Sheffield and a forthcoming independent safeguarding review.
