Biden: Pope Francis told him he should 'keep receiving communion'
President Joe Biden said the issue of abortion did not come up in his meeting with Pope Francis, but that the pontiff said he should keep receiving Communion.
President Joe Biden said the issue of abortion did not come up in his meeting with Pope Francis, but that the pontiff said he should keep receiving Communion.
Azle teen hurt in bull riding accident recovering at home after miraculous recovery
An Azle 17-year-old is thanking God for a miraculous recovery after a bull riding injury nearly killed him. A 1,500-pound bull kicked the high school competitor in the neck, damaging a major artery. Doctors thought he would need several weeks in the hospital. But just two weeks later, he's back at home with his family.
An Azle 17-year-old is thanking God for a miraculous recovery after a bull riding injury nearly killed him. A 1,500-pound bull kicked the high school competitor in the neck, damaging a major artery. Doctors thought he would need several weeks in the hospital. But just two weeks later, he's back at home with his family.
Jill Biden reconnects with her South Carolina church, opens up about faith
The first lady quietly flew to West Columbia for a surprise appearance at the 50th anniversary celebration for Pastor Charles B. Jackson Sr. of Brookland Baptist Church.
The first lady quietly flew to West Columbia for a surprise appearance at the 50th anniversary celebration for Pastor Charles B. Jackson Sr. of Brookland Baptist Church.
Azle teen hurt in bull riding accident leaning on faith during road to recovery
Last week, a bull bucked 17-year-old Alex Aguilar off and kicked him in the neck, leaving the rider with major injuries. Doctors call him very lucky. His family says they are blessed.
Last week, a bull bucked 17-year-old Alex Aguilar off and kicked him in the neck, leaving the rider with major injuries. Doctors call him very lucky. His family says they are blessed.
Pope Francis expresses 'shame' at scale of clergy abuse in France
Pope Francis has expressed "shame" for himself and the Roman Catholic Church for the scale of the sexual abuse of children within the church in France and "sadness and pain for the trauma that they suffered."
Pope Francis has expressed "shame" for himself and the Roman Catholic Church for the scale of the sexual abuse of children within the church in France and "sadness and pain for the trauma that they suffered."
Southern Baptist Convention panel votes to unseal records in sex abuse probe
Waiving that privilege is considered crucial to enabling a transparent reckoning into how the denomination's leaders responded to abuse and abusers in its churches and institutions.
Waiving that privilege is considered crucial to enabling a transparent reckoning into how the denomination's leaders responded to abuse and abusers in its churches and institutions.
New partnership brings privately operated health clinics at Dallas churches
A Dallas alliance of churches has partnered in a first-of-its-kind project anywhere in the nation to create medical clinics located in churches.
A Dallas alliance of churches has partnered in a first-of-its-kind project anywhere in the nation to create medical clinics located in churches.
Southern Baptists press for sexual abuse investigation to advance
A top Southern Baptist Convention committee is facing mounting pressure from within the denomination to move forward without further delay an investigation into how it handled sexual abuse allegations.
A top Southern Baptist Convention committee is facing mounting pressure from within the denomination to move forward without further delay an investigation into how it handled sexual abuse allegations.
Multi-faith coalition holds day of service ahead of 9/11 anniversary
The Islamic Association of Fort Worth, Northwood Church and Temple Shalom are gathering care packages for refugees sheltering in the U.S.
The Islamic Association of Fort Worth, Northwood Church and Temple Shalom are gathering care packages for refugees sheltering in the U.S.
Need at Dallas charitable pharmacy greatly grows during pandemic
The St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy opened its doors in Dallas in March 2018. Since then, it’s filled over 50,000 prescriptions for people in need for free. Since the pandemic, the need has increased. The pharmacy hoping for an increase in charity to help its cause.
The St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy opened its doors in Dallas in March 2018. Since then, it’s filled over 50,000 prescriptions for people in need for free. Since the pandemic, the need has increased. The pharmacy hoping for an increase in charity to help its cause.
Pope Francis encourages Catholics get COVID-19 vaccine, but some seek religious exemption
Pope Francis sent out a message encouraging them and the Vatican officially approves of them, but a group that advises the church is telling people to use their "conscience" and is even offering religious exemptions.
Pope Francis sent out a message encouraging them and the Vatican officially approves of them, but a group that advises the church is telling people to use their "conscience" and is even offering religious exemptions.
"I was wrong:" Corsicana pastor regrets not getting vaccinated after contracting COVID-19
A Corsicana pastor says his fight against COVID-19 has changed his perspective on getting the vaccine.
A Corsicana pastor says his fight against COVID-19 has changed his perspective on getting the vaccine.
Catholic Diocese of Dallas asking Catholics to return to in-person Mass starting August 15
The Catholic Diocese of Dallas is ready to welcome the faithful back to in-person mass.
The Catholic Diocese of Dallas is ready to welcome the faithful back to in-person mass.
Pope Francis returns to Vatican 10 days after surgery
Pope Francis arrived at the Vatican Wednesday after being discharged from a Rome hospital 10 days after intestinal surgery to remove half of his colon.
Pope Francis arrived at the Vatican Wednesday after being discharged from a Rome hospital 10 days after intestinal surgery to remove half of his colon.
Pope Francis appears for first time since intestinal surgery
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since surgery a week earlier.
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since surgery a week earlier.
Pope Francis alert and well after intestinal surgery, Vatican says
Pope Francis is “in good condition, alert and breathing on his own,” a day after he underwent planned intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis is “in good condition, alert and breathing on his own,” a day after he underwent planned intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.
Girl sits alone, recites Jewish prayer for parent in Florida condo collapse, mayor says
The mayor of Surfside, Florida said he was deeply moved after seeing a little girl sitting alone and praying for one of her parents who was presumably in the condo building when it collapsed.
The mayor of Surfside, Florida said he was deeply moved after seeing a little girl sitting alone and praying for one of her parents who was presumably in the condo building when it collapsed.
60 House Democrats sign letter asking Catholic leaders to reconsider Biden rebuke over abortion
U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a “teaching document” that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights.
U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a “teaching document” that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights.
Supreme Court rules Philadelphia wrongly limited ties with Catholic foster care that refused same-sex couples
In another victory for religious groups at the Supreme Court, the justices on Thursday unanimously sided with a Catholic foster care agency that says its religious views prevent it from working with same-sex couples. The court said the city of Philadelphia wrongly limited its relationship with the group as a result of the agency's policy.
In another victory for religious groups at the Supreme Court, the justices on Thursday unanimously sided with a Catholic foster care agency that says its religious views prevent it from working with same-sex couples. The court said the city of Philadelphia wrongly limited its relationship with the group as a result of the agency's policy.
Secret recordings, leaked letters show Southern Baptist officials neglected sexual abuse claims
Releases of leaked letters and secret recordings from within the Southern Baptist Convention are intensifying as critics seek to show top leaders were slow to address sexual abuse and worried more about its reputation and donations than about victims.
Releases of leaked letters and secret recordings from within the Southern Baptist Convention are intensifying as critics seek to show top leaders were slow to address sexual abuse and worried more about its reputation and donations than about victims.