Pentagon cuts 180 faiths from military recognition list — here's what remains
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
Priest removed as exorcist after remarks about UFOs and demons
A prominent Catholic priest was removed from his role as an exorcist in his archdiocese after comments he made linking UFOs to the presence of demon activity in a recent Facebook post.
A prominent Catholic priest was removed from his role as an exorcist in his archdiocese after comments he made linking UFOs to the presence of demon activity in a recent Facebook post.
Pope calls for strong AI regulations in new manifesto
Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.
Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.
3 victims killed, 2 teen suspects dead in San Diego Islamic center shooting
Two teenage suspects are dead, and three adults were killed following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, authorities said.
Two teenage suspects are dead, and three adults were killed following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, authorities said.
Rededicate 250 prayer rally draws thousands to National Mall
A daylong prayer rally drew thousands of people to the National Mall on Sunday where they heard speeches from prominent religious and political figures.
A daylong prayer rally drew thousands of people to the National Mall on Sunday where they heard speeches from prominent religious and political figures.
West Virginia pastor found guilty of reaching under woman’s skirt during meeting
Jason Lee Allen was found guilty of sexually motivated misdemeanor battery after prosecutors said he reached under a 24-year-old woman’s skirt.
Jason Lee Allen was found guilty of sexually motivated misdemeanor battery after prosecutors said he reached under a 24-year-old woman’s skirt.
Former beauty mogul, co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics left his fortune and will soon be ordained a priest
He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.
He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.
Viral 'Scientology speed run' trend raises safety concerns in Hollywood
A viral TikTok trend shows people rushing into Scientology buildings in Hollywood, raising safety concerns.
A viral TikTok trend shows people rushing into Scientology buildings in Hollywood, raising safety concerns.
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
Trump reading Bible verse from Oval Office in marathon event
President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.
President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.
Pope Leo on Trump: 'Not in my interest' to debate him
Pope Leo addressed the back-and-forth comments involving President Trump this weekend, saying it was “not in my interest” to debate Trump, and that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.
Pope Leo addressed the back-and-forth comments involving President Trump this weekend, saying it was “not in my interest” to debate Trump, and that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.
Trump blasts Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social: “Weak on crime" and foreign policy
President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy.
President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy.
List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
Pope Leo XIV urges peace in Easter sermon, warns of “globalization of indifference"
Pope Leo XIV harkened back to the words of his predecessor Sunday as he delivered his first Easter blessing.
Pope Leo XIV harkened back to the words of his predecessor Sunday as he delivered his first Easter blessing.
Pope Leo celebrates first Good Friday with service, call to Israeli president
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Good Friday with a Celebration of the Passion of the Lord service at Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Good Friday with a Celebration of the Passion of the Lord service at Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.
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.
Hegseth prays for violence during Pentagon Christian service
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prayed for violence against U.S. adversaries during a Christian worship service at the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prayed for violence against U.S. adversaries during a Christian worship service at the Pentagon.
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.