Archaeologists unearth secret church tied to Council of Nicaea, Christianity's defining moment
Archaeologists in Turkey believe they've made a groundbreaking discovery, possibly uncovering the remains of a church they believe hosted the First Council of Nicaea, one of the most pivotal events in the history of Christianity.
Archaeologists in Turkey believe they've made a groundbreaking discovery, possibly uncovering the remains of a church they believe hosted the First Council of Nicaea, one of the most pivotal events in the history of Christianity.
Atlanta pastors demand U.S. Senate candidate disavows white supremacy
Black pastors gathered in Atlanta on Monday to demand Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins publicly denounce white supremacy.
Black pastors gathered in Atlanta on Monday to demand Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins publicly denounce white supremacy.
Newly discovered St. Augustine sermons offer fresh insight into early Christian theology
Two previously unknown sermons by St. Augustine have been authenticated after being discovered in a 12th-century medieval manuscript, offering scholars new insight into one of Christianity's most influential theologians.
Two previously unknown sermons by St. Augustine have been authenticated after being discovered in a 12th-century medieval manuscript, offering scholars new insight into one of Christianity's most influential theologians.
Antisemitic violence reached 30-year high in 2025, report says
A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.
A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.
Archaeologists make unusual find near site where Ark of the Covenant was once kept
Archaeologists recently uncovered ancient food remains at biblical Shiloh, the ancient site where the Bible says the Ark of the Covenant was housed for centuries.
Archaeologists recently uncovered ancient food remains at biblical Shiloh, the ancient site where the Bible says the Ark of the Covenant was housed for centuries.
Memphis civil rights advocate Clara Ester dies at 78
Civil rights advocate Clara Ester passed away following a lifetime of service after witnessing a historic tragedy in Memphis.
Civil rights advocate Clara Ester passed away following a lifetime of service after witnessing a historic tragedy in Memphis.
San Francisco Archdiocese to pay $400M in clergy sex abuse settlement
More than 500 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of San Francisco reached a $395 million settlement that was announced Monday, with church leaders agreeing to an additional 14-point plan for protecting children.
More than 500 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of San Francisco reached a $395 million settlement that was announced Monday, with church leaders agreeing to an additional 14-point plan for protecting children.
Inside the miraculous rescue of a woman struck by lightning at church
A woman who survived a lightning strike returned to a Marietta church to thank the first responders who pulled her from the brink of death.
A woman who survived a lightning strike returned to a Marietta church to thank the first responders who pulled her from the brink of death.
Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.
Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
FBI fires analysts linked to controversial 'Catholic ideology' memo
Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists" were fired by the agency The dismissals reignited a political battle over allegations that federal law enforcement targeted religious conservatives.
Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists" were fired by the agency The dismissals reignited a political battle over allegations that federal law enforcement targeted religious conservatives.
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.
San Diego mosque shooting: Police were searching for teens before bloodshed
Hours before an attack at a San Diego mosque that killed three men, including a security guard hailed as a hero, police were racing to find the two teenagers who would ultimately be deemed responsible.
Hours before an attack at a San Diego mosque that killed three men, including a security guard hailed as a hero, police were racing to find the two teenagers who would ultimately be deemed responsible.
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.
EEOC sues Texas Chick-fil-A operator for religious discrimination and wrongful termination
The EEOC says the franchisee violated federal law when they fired an employee instead of reasonably accommodating her request to not work on Saturdays as per her religion.
The EEOC says the franchisee violated federal law when they fired an employee instead of reasonably accommodating her request to not work on Saturdays as per her religion.
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.
Georgia private school scholarship: Enrollment hits 7,600 statewide
The Georgia Promise Scholarship program has provided thousands of students with $6,500 for private education during its first year.
The Georgia Promise Scholarship program has provided thousands of students with $6,500 for private education during its first year.