At issue is whether school systems are required to allow parents to opt their kids out of classes because of religious ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa Capitol Bureau) - The loss of Pope Francis is being felt at the Iowa State Capitol. We ...

Pope Francis’s gestures of openness toward the gay community have led to a more capacious definition and understanding of family, one with political implications. When Vice President J.D. Vance ...

The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just ...

Cities, Catholics are already remembering Pope Francis for his remarkable life and legacy. Diocese of Davenport Bishop Dennis Walsh met with Francis the week before becoming a bishop.

Employers offering health insurance are required to cover certain preventative care services at no cost under the Affordable Care Act, but the U.S. Supreme Court is ...

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments Tuesday over the religious rights of parents in Maryland to remove their children ...

Cardinals from around the world must gather for the conclave in which Francis’ successor is selected. Who's on the shortlist?

Pope Francis has died at age 88. The first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the ...

He was elected the 266th pope on March 13, 2013, on the fifth ballot. Francis' Firsts — The first pope from the Americas. — The first from the Jesuit order to be elected pope. — The first to take the ...

CEO Matt Ives wants to hire a third doctor, but he said finding physicians for a rural area has been challenging since the covid-19 pandemic. He said several physicians at his hospital have retired ...