Stories by Associated Press
Stories by Associated Press
One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station
August 12, 2024
About 10 miles from Johnson Space Center, a Houston-area church takes a moment during Wednesday Bible studies and Sunday evening services to pray for two members who cannot be there.
Are you traveling to the path of totality to see the total eclipse?
April 4, 2024
Mission, Kan. (AP) – Stock up on groceries. Print off driving directions. And be very, very patient.
Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of April’s total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America.
Things to know about the Vatican’s big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church
October 9, 2023
Vatican City – Pope Francis on Wednesday is opening a global gathering of bishops and laypeople to discuss the future of the Catholic Church, including some hot-button issues that have previously been considered off-limits for discussion.
DeSantis is in a car accident on his way to Tennessee presidential campaign events but isn’t injured
July 25, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police in Chattanooga, Tennessee, say a car accident involving Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis happened when traffic slowed down and caused four cars in his motorcade to hit each other. DeSantis’ 2024 Republican presidential campaign confirms he was involved in the accident on Tuesday while traveling to Tennessee campaign events and says he […]
From joy to anger, faith leaders react to Roe’s reversal
June 28, 2022
Religious Americans are deeply divided in their views on abortion, and reactions from faith leaders ranged from elation to anger after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that made abortion legal nationwide.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
June 24, 2022
Washington – The Supreme Court on Friday ended constitutional protections for abortion that had stood in America for nearly a half-century. The decision by the court’s conservative majority overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling and is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. The ruling, unthinkable just a few years […]
Pastor shot at by Uvalde gunman recounts terror in sermon
June 7, 2022
Gilbert Limones and a coworker at a funeral home were among the first people shot at by the gunman who killed 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school.
He’s spent most of his days since helping prepare for the young victims’ burials and consoling shattered families.