At least nine monks killed in Thailand after boy drives truck into procession
An 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand’s Mukdahan province, killing at least nine monks and injuring several others.
Pope Leo calls himself pontiff who ‘happens to be American’
Pope Leo, the first US pontiff, describes himself as “the pope who happens to be American,” emphasizing his universal pastoral mission over national identity while expressing love for American principles.
Ohio already has the oldest Mormon temple. Now it has one of the newest
Ohio is home to the oldest Mormon temple, built in the 1830s, and now hosts one of the newest LDS temples nearby, both drawing increased religious pilgrimage and historical interest.
Argentines pray that Pope Leo’s visit alleviates their economic stress
Pope Leo XIV will visit Argentina in November for the first time in nearly 40 years, with many Catholics hoping the papal trip will provide spiritual comfort amid severe economic hardship and austerity measures.
As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts
Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim nominated by Democrats for U.S. Senate in Michigan, but his nomination coincided with intensified anti-Muslim rhetoric and opposition to mosque construction projects nationwide.
Pope Leo pleads with ultra-conservative sect not to ordain own bishops
Pope Leo has made a final appeal to an ultra-conservative Catholic group to halt plans for unauthorized bishop ordinations, warning the action constitutes a grave schism that could result in automatic excommunication.