The first American pope, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, and clergy-members' response to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown are the top religion stories of 2025.
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Like Pope Leo, Bishop Ronald Hicks is an Illinois native with deep experience in Latin America.
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This year, to honor Susan Stamberg's memory, we reflect on her 34 years of performances that can still move us, make us laugh and bring us fresh meaning.
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The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture.
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The decision from the case of Texas v. The United States would alter the lawful presence of some 90,000 Texans who are currently protected by the DACA program.
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Pope Leo XIV reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis and whether he sees himself as more U.S. American or Peruvian.
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He was initially beatified by Pope Francis in 2020.
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As the new auxiliary bishop of San Antonio, Bishop Cepeda will assist Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller in leading the archdiocese.
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The cactus has been used in indigenous religious practices for centuries, but habitat loss and over-harvesting have impacted its availability.
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Texas' Senate Bill 10, which requires the commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom in the state, is set to take effect Sept. 1. U.S. Judge Fred Biery, in a temporary injunction issued Wednesday, blocked several school districts in the Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio areas from following the new law.
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Senate Bill 10, which is being challenged in court, will require the commandments to be displayed in every Texas public school classroom starting Sept. 1. Neither teachers nor their schools are required to provide or pay for the posters, but they can’t reject a donated poster. Houston Public Media took a look at those behind the effort.