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.

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.

Diwali record set as millions of Indians celebrate amid air pollution worries

A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.

Detroit police arrest murder suspect in synagogue president Samantha Woll's death

Samantha Woll, 40, was found dead outside her residence in the 1300 block of Joliet Pl near downtown Detroit on Oct. 21. Police say she was stabbed multiple times. 

Antisemitism, Islamophobia on the rise in Georgia

Antisemitism and Islamophobia are on the rise in Georgia and many Muslim and Jewish Americans are on edge.

Georgia gun store owners say more Jewish Americans buying guns amid Israel-Hamas war

More and more Jewish Americans are heading to gun stores. Many leaders in Jewish communities say antisemitism has been rising in recent years and has spiked in the weeks since the Hamas terror attacks.

Police step up security from California to NY; fear grows after Hamas leader calls for 'day of jihad'

Police from San Jose, Calif., to New York City say they are increasing patrols at Jewish schools and places of worship on Friday, the day a Hamas leader described as "Day of Jihad," when he asked his followers to take to the streets and deliver a message of anger.

Oregon church leader jailed for sex abuse of girls in his congregation, police say

Christopher Michael Pruitt, 39, remained in custody this week after being indicted on multiple sex abuse charges in Washington County, Oregon, police said.

Does God exist? Alabama university to host debate

The debate over a higher power has been around since humans first began to communicate.

Tennessee pastor dies during Ironman triathlon

Tragedy struck during the Ironman 70.3 Memphis triathlon as a pastor lost his life while participating in the event.