Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1580, The Ostrog Bible, one of the early printed Bibles in a Slavic language, is published. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1803, Peter Chanel, French priest and saint (died 1841) was born. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1979, Olive Morris, Jamaican-English civil rights activist (born 1952) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Latest episode of “Secular Spotlight” untangles religion from America’s foundation

FFRF’s “Secular Spotlight” celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary by highlighting the secular underpinnings of the nation. As America marks its 250th anniversary, FFRF’s Kyle Steinberg separates myth from history by ... More » from Latest episode of “Secular Spotlight” untangles religion from America’s foundation The post Latest episode of “Secular Spotlight” untangles religion from America’s foundation appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

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The College Fix

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· Jun 29, 2026

Professors, K-12 teachers free to teach on Christianity’s role in U.S. founding under new Tennessee law

'May provide instruction on the positive impacts of religion on American history.'

CNN

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· Jun 26, 2026

What's up with Catholic-core blessing all our timelines? | Engagement Party

What's up with Catholic-core blessing all our timelines? Watch Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro break down what you're watching, reading, and scrolling on Engagement Party. Stream the full episode at our link in bio. Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News

Conservative Review

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· Jun 30, 2026

Texas To Include The Bible As Part Of New K-12 Required Reading Lists

This is just the most recent example of states adding religion back into public school curriculum.

Freedom From Religion Foundation

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· Jul 2, 2026

FFRF brings America 250 message to New York Times Magazine

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is bringing a secular message for America’s 250th to millions through a full-page ad in The New York Times Magazine on July 5. The advertisement, ... More » from FFRF brings America 250 message to New York Times Magazine The post FFRF brings America 250 message to New York Times Magazine appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The Daily Signal

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· Jun 29, 2026

An Inside Look At Daily Signal Documentary ‘Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation’

The Daily Signal has released a new trailer for its latest documentary titled “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation.” “Sacred Honor” takes the audience inside the years and months leading up to America’s Declaration of Independence and invites viewers to think like the great statesmen of our Founding. It premieres on the Daily...

FaithWire

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘A Direct Assault on Christianity’: Steve Deace’s Spielberg ‘Disclosure Day’ WARNING

If that's not a statement, I don't know what is.

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Related coverage for "Latest episode of “Secular Spotlight” untangles religion from America’s foundation": The College Fix — Professors, K-12 teachers free to teach on Christianity’s role in U.S. founding under new Tennessee law. CNN — What's up with Catholic-core blessing all our timelines? | Engagement Party. Conservative Review — Texas To Include The Bible As Part Of New K-12 Required Reading Lists. Freedom From Religion Foundation — FFRF brings America 250 message to New York Times Magazine. The Daily Signal — An Inside Look At Daily Signal Documentary ‘Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation’. FaithWire — ‘A Direct Assault on Christianity’: Steve Deace’s Spielberg ‘Disclosure Day’ WARNING