Father Joshua J. Whitfield provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 3, 2026.

Texas’ proposed K-12 reading list includes numerous Bible passages, sparking debate over religion in public schools.

(The Conversation) — American courts have considered similar questions for 150 years – with the answer often depending on a lesson’s purpose.

Vatican, 07 March, 2026 / 9:45 pm (ACI Africa). Lent is a season devoted to prayer, fasting and almsgiving. It’s also a time when we are most likely to commit to daily spiritual reading to guide us ...

In the Acts of the Apostles, Philip encounters an Ethiopian eunuch reading the prophet Isaiah as he was on a journey home from Jerusalem. He was trying to make sense of the Scriptures, but lamented, ...

Varghese Chakkalakkal, Archbishop of Calicut, has urged students to honour the Constitution with the same reverence they give to sacred scriptures like the Bible, the Gita or the Koran. Delivering the ...

The “Bible Across America” study program will include insights from well-known Catholic clergy and speakers to help prepare the faithful for Advent and Christmas. (Screenshot photo) The St. Paul ...

(OSV News) — A Bible translation approved for private use by the U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference has drawn some objections over the wording of certain verses addressing same-sex relations — but a ...

Like so many other people, I have been reflecting on the life, teaching and legacy of Pope Francis since his death in April. While his pastoral ministry focused on mercy and inclusion ("todos, todos, ...

Effective biblical engagement must be about more than one’s personal experience with Scripture. The disconnect crystalized 12 years ago when I (Dru) started teaching an introductory Old Testament ...

Previously we had been talking about the order and organization of the Bible, starting with the sections in Hebrew tradition of the 39 books most Christians call the Old Testament. This general ...