India is forcibly deporting Muslims, including its own citizens, after Kashmir violence In the aftermath of a deadly militant attack in Kashmir in April, authorities have expelled more than 1,500 Muslims from India, often at gunpoint. Omkar Khandekar
Pope Leo XIV is drawing the world's attention to poverty Pope Leo XIV released a major teaching document on Thursday about poverty. It's Leo's first major document since his election in May. Jason DeRose
Pope Leo says faith and love for migrants are connected In his first major document as leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo urges nations and believers to care for the poorest in society. Claire Giangrave
After education funding cuts, Texas churches expand English classes for some students Some protestant churches in Texas are quietly embracing a new mission: providing ESL instruction to immigrants. Baptist churches in Plano, Waco and Austin say they're seeing rising enrollment. Sarah Asch
Pope Leo XIV is pushing the Catholic Church to act on climate Pope Leo XIV convened a conference dedicated to deepening the environmental advocacy of the Catholic Church, with a little help from Arnold Schwarzenegger. Claire Giangravé with Religion News Service reports from Italy Andrew Limbong
For the first time, the Church of England names a woman as its top leader For the first time, the Church of England has named a woman as its top leader. Sarah Mullally is the new Archbishop of Canterbury, leading 85 million Anglicans around the world. Lauren Frayer
Sarah Mullally named first woman Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. She's the first woman ever chosen to lead the world's 85 million Anglicans. Lauren Frayer
Pope Leo's religious community is drawing renewed interest. Here's why it's unique Since the election of Pope Leo XIV, there's growing interest in the small, less well-known religious order of which he's a member. Augustinians' theology of friendship is what many find so attractive. Jason DeRose
Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life' Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman." Claire Giangrave
Yom Kippur Lizard It's Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement. Many will take time to reflect on the past year, asking how they could have done better. And, maybe, how they can put down their lizard. Deena Prichep