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. 

Midtown Atlanta's Egleston Hall named a 'place in peril'

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation added Egleston Hall at All Saints Episcopal Church to its Places in Peril list.

Fire breaks out at southwest Atlanta church

A fire broke out Friday night at an Atlanta church on Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.

Atlanta faith leaders unveil 'manifesto' to curb teen violence

Faith leaders met at Piedmont Park to present a 10-point plan called the "violence prevention manifesto" to curb teen gun violence.

Pastor charged with manslaughter in baptism drowning

A pastor has been charged with manslaughter after a man drowned to death during a baptism ceremony, according to officials.

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.

Woman in hijab alleges racial profiling at Sen. Cory Booker event

A tense confrontation outside a Decatur church has led to allegations of racial profiling after a Stone Mountain woman wearing a hijab was barred from a high-profile event Friday.

Georgia Clergy Sexual Abuse Bill passes unanimously

Georgia legislators passed the "Clergy Sexual Abuse Bill," adding religious leaders to the list of authority figures accountable for sexual misconduct.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Temple Israel attacker identified as Lebanese immigrant who became US citizen

The attacker of a Metro Detroit synagogue is dead after driving a vehicle into the front entrance of Temple Israel and getting shot by a security guard.

Gov. Kemp condemns 'abhorrent' attack on Michigan synagogue

Gov. Brian Kemp has spoken out condemning an attack on a Jewish synagogue in Michigan on Thursday, calling the act "abhorrent" and "downright evil."

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.

Georgia pastors return from Israel amid Middle East conflict

During a 10-day trip to the Holy Land for a group of Georgia pastors and their spouses, everything changed when they were in Jerusalem.