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New book traces the religious history of Texas
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (1443+ words) From Spanish missions to megachurches, Indigenous cosmologies to revivalism, and the constant debate over the role of faith in public life. The author of “One State Under God” argues that to understand Texas, we must understand the state’s complex religious…...
What a schism in the Catholic Church could mean for Texas parishioners
1+ week, 1+ day ago (870+ words) The Vatican last week issued a decree excommunicating priests part of the Society of Saint Pius X. The SSPX has several chapels in the state. By Raul AlonzoJuly 8, 2026 12:08 pmTexas Standard Original Last week saw the culmination of a crisis within the…...
Today on Texas Standard: What a Catholic Church schism could mean for Texas parishioners
1+ week, 1+ day ago (403+ words) By Texas StandardJuly 8, 2026 8:49 amTexas Standard Original, Whole Shows Here’s what’s coming up on Texas Standard for Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Listen on your Texas public radio station, or ask your smart speaker to play Texas Standard. Check back later today for updated…...
Catholic parishioners in Texas positive about first millennial saint
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (468+ words) He was initially beatified by Pope Francis in 2020. By Jerry Clayton, Texas Public RadioSeptember 10, 2025 8:45 amTexas Public Radio, The Texas Newsroom Jean Carniel / REUTERS Worshippers hold pictures of Carlo Acutis, a British-born Italian boy who became the first millennial Catholic saint,…...