Transgender Day of Remembrance in Decatur honors those 'stolen' by 'hatred' and 'indifference'
Organizers reported at least 27 transgender, nonbinary and Two-Spirit people killed in the U.S. since last November.
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.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church steps in to help amid SNAP shutdown
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will host a Saturday food giveaway to feed 2,000 families affected by the SNAP pause.
Morehouse’s Dean Lawrence Edward Carter Sr. reflects on legacy
Morehouse College Dean Lawrence Edward Carter Sr. is reflecting on his legacy before retirement.
Firefighters quickly contain blaze at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
Firefighters responded to Johnson Ferry Baptist Church after a fire alarm Wednesday evening.
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.
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.
Marietta church's inclusivity sign stolen twice, sparking community concerns
The church's inclusivity sign was stolen twice in three months, reflecting heightened societal tensions and intolerance.
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.
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.
Dr. James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder, dead at 89
Dr. James Dobson, founder of the Focus on the Family Christian ministry and former advisor to five U.S. presidents, has died at 89.
Pastor disputes fire safety allegations amid evacuation of foster teens
Fire officials evacuated twelve minors from Now Faith Apostolic Ministries due to the church operating an unpermitted board.
8,600 students approved for Georgia Promise Scholarship funding
The Promise Scholarship program in Georgia has approved nearly 8,600 students for funding.
Georgia's Club Car, Garia deliver 2 golf carts to Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Georgia-based Club Car, through its Danish subsidiary Garia, has delivered two custom electric vehicles to Vatican City for Pope Leo XIV.
Teen arrested in gang-related vandalism at Georgia church
Authorities arrested a 17-year-old and charged a juvenile for vandalism and burglary at Piney Woods Baptist Church.
Emotional appeal for release of Israeli hostages by Georgia leaders
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp joined the family of Eviatar David at the State Capitol, urging for the release of the Israeli hostage held by Hamas for over 640 days.
'Blessing buckets' filled with Bibles, hope arrive for Texas flood survivors
The nonprofit Convoy of Hope is helping Texas flood victims by giving them "blessing buckets," which include a Bible, water, food and personal hygiene items.
Marietta church's sign of love and inclusion stolen
A sign conveying messages of love and inclusion was stolen from a Marietta church, leaving the congregation concerned but resilient.
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90
Family members of the Rev. Jimmy Swaggart say the famed 1980s televangelist has passed away at the age of 90.
Dalton Police hunt for suspect in $2,500 tool theft at Christian school
The suspect stole $2,500 worth of tools from Christian Heritage School's storage facility, captured on surveillance footage.