Pope Francis, in Christmas Day blessing, begs for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Roswell synagogue defies threats with unity at weekly Shabbat service
The greater Roswell community rallied around a synagogue which received an emailed bomb threat last weekend.
'Total surrender and dedication to Jesus': Watch Hulk Hogan get baptized in Florida
Former WWE and reality TV star Hulk Hogan dedicated his life to Christ recently in Florida.
Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests shouldn't be matter of moral analysis
The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.
Pope Francis celebrates birthday amid church reforms, health concerns
Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.
Virginia senator tells Pope Francis to slow his roll on AI regulation
The United States is not ready to join a binding treaty proposed by Pope Francis to regulate artificial intelligence on a global scale, a top Senate Democrat says.
Global media company takes a stand against antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas conflict
A media production company is using its global reach to fight antisemitism amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Jewish man sucker-punched, kicked in antisemitic Brooklyn attack
A Jewish man was sucked punched and beaten by an attacker spewing antisemitic slurs in the latest of a surge of hate crimes across the city.
Notre Dame reopening: 1 year until cathedral reopens to public after devastating fire
With the reopening of the world-famous Paris landmark drawing closer by the day, they’re now beginning to picture their return to the place they call home.
Notre Dame cathedral to reopen in 1 year after devastating fire in 2019
Notre Dame's rebirth from the devastating fire will hit a major milestone. It will begin the last year of repair work before the cathedral reopens its doors to the public on Dec. 8, 2024.
Devout Rastafarian claims he was forced to cut his dreadlocks for job with South Fulton Police
A lawsuit filed on behalf of a former South Fulton police officer accuses the city of violating the CROWN Act by forcing him to cut his dreads.
Death of Deacon Johnny Hollman: Activists, rapper call for charges against officer, tow truck driver
Dozens of community activists joined with the family of Deacon Johnny Hollman in calling for the arrest and charges of an Atlanta police officer and a tow truck driver.
Pope Francis says he has acute bronchitis, will avoid traveling
Pope Francis says he is suffering from acute and infectious bronchitis.
Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
Hundreds of Georgia congregations split from Methodist Church over LGBTQ+ divide
More than 250 congregations in Georgia are breaking from the Methodist Church after debates over same-sex marriages and the ordination of openly LGBTQ+ clergy.
Tampa woman recalls saving her kids from cult leader Jim Jones
Nov. 18 is always a dark day on Olga Booker's calendar.
Dept. of Education launches probe into antisemitic, anti-Muslim discrimination at schools
Six colleges and one school district are under investigation for these alleged incidents amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Thieves target items for those in need at historic Old Fourth Ward church
Criminals even stole gifts for children in need.
Suspect arrested in Jewish man’s death at protests in Los Angeles suburb
Paul Kessler, a 69-year-old Jewish man, died in a Los Angeles suburb after a confrontation with a pro-Palestinian demonstrator.
M. Russell Ballard, prominent Mormon leader, dies at 95
One of the highest ranking leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, M. Russell Ballard, has died. He was 95.