State of Texas mandates reading of the Holy Bible in public schools
On June 26, 2026, the Texas State Board of Education approved a groundbreaking required reading list for K-12 public schools that includes more than a dozen Bible passages and stories, making Texas the first U.S. state to mandate such religious texts as part of its core literature curriculum.
Anglican Church of Canada introduces pastoral care and liturgies for those undergoing euthanasia
The Anglican Church of Canada took a significant step in its response to the country’s expansive assisted suicide program last week, as the Council of General Synod approved a new set of pastoral liturgies for use with individuals who choose assisted death.