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RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — Since its inclusion in the Hebrew Bible, the Book of Esther has been embraced in different ways and in ...

Of Jesus’ 12 disciples, Saint Peter is one of the most important. In the Book of Matthew, Jesus declares that Peter is the “rock” on which “I will build my church,” and Catholic tradition considers ...

For Lent 2026, a multitude of Catholic leaders and ministries are inviting the faithful to walk with them during this 40-day season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Here are 12 new resources – ...

Idaho lawmakers passed a bill in 1925 requiring Bible readings in schools, he said. In 1963, the U.S. Supreme Court declared school-sponsored Bible readings unconstitutional, ruling in the Abington ...

For Lent 2026, a multitude of Catholic leaders and ministries are inviting the faithful to walk with them during this 40-day season.

The curriculum in what is known as the “Bluebonnet” textbook is among Republican-led efforts in the U.S. to incorporate more religious teaching into classrooms.

A new and improved reformatted version of the Cook Islands Maori language bible – Bibilia Tapu – was officially launched at the Edinburgh PIC church in Newton, Auckland on the weekend.