Military chaplains will no longer display rank, Hegseth says
Pete Hegseth announced reforms this week in efforts to renew military chaplains’ religious focus. One involves the insignia worn on work uniforms.
Pete Hegseth announced reforms this week in efforts to renew military chaplains’ religious focus. One involves the insignia worn on work uniforms.
Louisville to pay $800K after Christian photographer beats law forcing her to shoot same-sex weddings
The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $800,000 in attorney fees as part of a settlement with a Christian photographer after years of litigation over a nondiscrimination provision in a local law she was concerned would make her violate her faith.
The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $800,000 in attorney fees as part of a settlement with a Christian photographer after years of litigation over a nondiscrimination provision in a local law she was concerned would make her violate her faith.
When it comes to morality, there’s one thing almost all Americans think is wrong, Pew poll finds
A new survey examining Americans’ moral qualms with a number of issues found one matter that nearly everyone could agree on: don’t cheat on your spouse.
A new survey examining Americans’ moral qualms with a number of issues found one matter that nearly everyone could agree on: don’t cheat on your spouse.
Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee increasing security after Michigan synagogue attack: 'No other choice'
Federal investigators said the attack on a Michigan synagogue on Thursday was a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community."
Federal investigators said the attack on a Michigan synagogue on Thursday was a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community."
Patrols increase at Tampa Bay synagogues and holocaust museum following Michigan attack
An attack at a synagogue in Michigan is renewing concerns about safety at places of worship across the country.
An attack at a synagogue in Michigan is renewing concerns about safety at places of worship across the country.
Pope announces resignation of San Diego bishop accused of embezzling $270K
The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in San Diego, California, has resigned after he allegedly embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced on Tuesday.
The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in San Diego, California, has resigned after he allegedly embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced on Tuesday.
Ford secretly builds one-of-a-kind vehicle for Pope Leo
Ford employees were aware they were building an SUV for a VIP, but they had no idea it was the pope.
Ford employees were aware they were building an SUV for a VIP, but they had no idea it was the pope.
Florida bill could allow armed volunteers at houses of worship
A bill that unanimously passed through the Florida Senate last week could change how churches, temples and mosques handle security.
A bill that unanimously passed through the Florida Senate last week could change how churches, temples and mosques handle security.
Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent all begin this week
Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.
Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.
Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Bucs player Bucky Irving baptized during 2025 season: 'It was time'
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving loves football, but there's something he loves even more — his faith.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving loves football, but there's something he loves even more — his faith.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Oklahoma pastor faces human trafficking, sexual battery charges
An Oklahoma City-area pastor is facing new charges after investigators say he exploited and trafficked members of his congregation.
An Oklahoma City-area pastor is facing new charges after investigators say he exploited and trafficked members of his congregation.
Security training takes center stage for more than 100 Tampa faith leaders following recent national attack
It was standing room only Thursday night as more than 100 faith leaders listened to Tampa police break down deterring, delaying and defending against attacks.
It was standing room only Thursday night as more than 100 faith leaders listened to Tampa police break down deterring, delaying and defending against attacks.
Man hauled away by security after urinating on main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica: report
The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.
The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.
Russell M. Nelson, oldest LDS president, dies at 101
Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the oldest leader in the faith’s history, died Saturday at his home in Salt Lake City at the age of 101.
Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the oldest leader in the faith’s history, died Saturday at his home in Salt Lake City at the age of 101.
Tarpon Springs church donates $2.4M to local schools and nonprofits after closing
The Church on the Bayou Presbyterian Church, a Tarpon Springs landmark since 1888, is shutting down after suffering repeated hurricane damage.
The Church on the Bayou Presbyterian Church, a Tarpon Springs landmark since 1888, is shutting down after suffering repeated hurricane damage.
New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to $230M settlement for clergy sex abuse survivors
The archdiocese's bankruptcy case, filed in May 2020, is one of the longest-running cases related to church abuse.
The archdiocese's bankruptcy case, filed in May 2020, is one of the longest-running cases related to church abuse.
Pope Leo XIV announces two new saints, including first canonized millennial
Carlo Acutis created a multilingual website documenting Eucharistic miracles before dying of leukemia at 15.
Carlo Acutis created a multilingual website documenting Eucharistic miracles before dying of leukemia at 15.