Why is there a Jewish practice to bury prayer books and other texts that contain God's name? A rabbi offers the mystical ...

(OSV News) — This is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s homily on June 27, 2025, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Today, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Day of Prayer for the ...

A new report from Pew Research Center finds Americans split on prayer in school, with just over half saying Christian prayers ...

The bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, is expected to draw a legal challenge from critics who consider it ...

The new law mandates that all public schools hang a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in a conspicuous ...

The carving features what experts now believe to be an 1800s runic interpretation of the Christian Lord’s Prayer. The find may be traceable to an employee of the Hudson’s Bay Company. In 2018, the ...

Texas Legislature 2025 Prayer period in schools backed by Texas Legislature A House vote showed broad support for the measure that would let districts set aside time for prayer or religious study.

“Thank you President Trump and Lt. Governor Patrick for making prayer in public schools a top priority,” State Sen. Mayes Middleton, the author of SB 11, said in a statement.

Pope Francis, who has been unable to appear in public for several weeks due to ill health, released a prayer on Sunday thanking hospital staff for his care. The pontiff has been receiving ...

Here’s the full text of the prayer, asking God to help the Pope “heal quickly”: What is your prayer for Pope Francis? Share them by downloading the Rappler app and joining the faith chat room.

“The medical staff prescribed absolute rest; therefore, on tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 16, the Holy Father will not lead the Angelus prayer; nevertheless, he intends to send the text for its ...