Spiritual Leaders

Pope issues first appeal for Chinese Catholics

2 days ago

Pope Francis has issued his first appeal directed at Catholics in China, long the source of concern for his predecessor Benedict XVI.

Religious groups say they were scrutinized by IRS

6 days ago

After the November election, Franklin Graham said, the two organizations received official notices that they continued to qualify for exemption from federal income taxes.

Dalai Lama lashes Myanmar, Lanka Buddhist violence

16 days ago

The Dalai Lama has implored Buddhist monks in Myanmar and Sri Lanka to put an end to a series of recent attacks on Muslims in their countries.

UT Arlington to host Oral Roberts in postseason tournament

68 days ago

Instead, they'll host Oral Roberts at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament, a 32-team tournament that features teams that weren't invited to the NCAA or NIT Tournaments.

Oral Roberts women beat SHSU 72-66, win Southland

68 days ago

Kevi Luper scored 26 points, and Oral Roberts secured its first tournament berth since 2008 with a 72-66 win over Sam Houston State in the Southland Conference women's championship game on Saturday.

Bearkats fall to Oral Roberts in Southland, 72-66

69 days ago

But the Bearkats were still plagued by turnovers, and Bigham turned a midcourt steal into a three-point play to give Oral Roberts the lead again near the 10-minute mark.

Oral Roberts-Sam Houston St. in SLC women's finals

70 days ago

Oral Roberts-Sam Houston St. in SLC women's finals

Sam Houston St. advances, tops Oral Roberts 58-55

70 days ago

Oral Roberts shot 60 percent from the floor in the first half en route to a 36-29 halftime lead, but SHSU pulled ahead in the second half behind hot 3-point shooting.

Francis pays tribute to Benedict, reflects on age

70 days ago

"Francis has said he wants to visit Benedict at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo where he has been living since Feb. 28, when he became the first pope in 600 years to resign.

Dalai Lama congratulates new pope

70 days ago

The Dalai Lama has sent his congratulations to newly elected Pope Francis and praised his choice of name.

Sam Houston State beats Central Arkansas 69-63

71 days ago

Sam Houston State will play third-seeded Oral Roberts, which received a first-round bye, in second-round action of the Southland Conference tournament on Thursday.

Commentary: Pope Francis could impact politics in Latin America

71 days ago

Will Francis take these kinds of messages with him when he travels throughout Latin America, like John Paul II did in Eastern Europe?

Black smoke from Sistine Chapel: No pope yet

72 days ago

The conclave was called after Pope Benedict XVI resigned last month, throwing the church into turmoil and exposing deep divisions among cardinals tasked with finding a manager to clean up a...

Conclave cardinals by continent

73 days ago

All of them were created either by Benedict XVI or Pope John Paul II, ensuring that whoever is chosen will follow in their conservative line.

Top contenders to be the next pope

75 days ago

Cardinals from around the world gather this week in a conclave to elect a new pope following the stunning resignation of Benedict XVI.

India police stop immolation bid by Tibetan exile

75 days ago

The Dalai Lama also denies China's charge that he is pushing for Tibet's independence, saying that he only wants China to grant Tibetans cultural and religious freedoms.

Sri Lanka cardinal hews to tradition in papal race

78 days ago

In one of his first appointments as pope, Benedict XVI picked a Sri Lankan archbishop to return to the Vatican for a top post overseeing the church's liturgy and rites.

China rebukes monastery at heart of fiery protests

78 days ago

The Dalai Lama and exiled Tibetans have said it is Beijing's repressive controls that drive the protests.

Attorneys may test Benedict XVI's immunity in priest sex abuse cases

80 days ago

Attorneys who have tried unsuccessfully for years to sue the Vatican over failures to stop clergy sex abuse are looking into whether former Pope Benedict XVI is more legally vulnerable in...

Victims raise legal questions about retired pope

80 days ago

Marcial Maciel, founder of the conservative Legion of Christ religious order, who was favored by Pope John Paul II, to leave the ministry and lead a life of prayer and penance.

Oral Roberts pulls away for 68-50 win over Lamar

81 days ago

Shawn Glover scored 19 points and Korey Billbury and Warren Niles 17 each as Oral Roberts defeated Lamar 68-50 on Saturday night.

Cardinals go to Rome early to discuss problems

82 days ago

Cardinals from around the world have descended on Rome to discuss some of the major problems facing the Catholic Church ahead of the conclave to elect Benedict XVI's successor as pope.

Retired cardinal admits misconduct with priests

82 days ago

Last Monday, outgoing Pope Benedict XVI effectively forced O'Brien's early retirement a day after a British newspaper published accounts by four men -- one former priest and three current priests...

Catholics ponder future with new pope

82 days ago

"Benedict's predecessor, John Paul II, is still much admired in his native Poland and elsewhere, and many faithful around the globe said the next pope should strive to be as beloved as him.