Religion

Christian missionaries have found a new (virtual) mission territory

Fiona Murphy

The room may be virtual, but the prayer — and the evangelism — are not.
What to know about the Society of St. Pius X, the schismatic group excommunicated by the pope

Noah LaBelle

The Society of St. Pius X was excommunicated by Pope Leo for ordaining bishops without his permission. Its issues with the church run far deeper.
International

Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops

The Associated Press

The Vatican responded Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicating its bishops and priests.
Arts & Culture

Filipino San Diegans keep faith and culture strong through regional associations

Elaine Alfaro

Kori Suzuki

Thousands of miles from homes, folks in the Filipino diaspora have formed regional associations to maintain cultural and Catholic roots.
Arts & Culture

Iconic San Diego Mormon Temple opens for rare public open house following major renovation

Alexander Nguyen

The temple has been closed for three years for renovation. Grime accumulated over the years from being next to Interstate 5 had taken its toll on the all-white building.
National

Supreme Court rules that prison guards can't be sued for shaving Rastafarian's head

Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana prisoner whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved off by prison guards cannot sue the guards under a federal law to protect the religious rights of prisoners.
International

Pope Leo XIV's flight home from Spain was grounded so the king came to his aid

The Associated Press

Leo's Iberia charter, due to take him back to Rome after a weeklong visit to Spain, was grounded by a technical problem Friday, prompting Spain's king to offer his private jet instead.
Pope Leo defends migrants at 'dock of shame' in Spain

Jason DeRose

Claire Giangrave

Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands on Thursday, where he issued a forceful defense of migrants.
International

In speech to Spanish parliament, pope demands respect for the dignity of all people

The Associated Press

In the first papal address to the Spanish legislature, the American pope said a "moral renewal" was necessary in legislatures and public life to ensure respect for the inherent dignity of all people.
International

1 million people flood Madrid streets to see the pope's flower-carpeted procession

The Associated Press

The crowd cheered and shouted "This is the youth of the pope!" as Pope Leo arrived for Mass at a central Madrid plaza. It's the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years.