6-year-old boy killed, mother seriously wounded in hate crime motivated by Israeli-Hamas war, police say
An 6-year-old boy is dead, and his mother seriously wounded after they were both stabbed more than a dozen times Saturday in a Chicago suburb.
An 6-year-old boy is dead, and his mother seriously wounded after they were both stabbed more than a dozen times Saturday in a Chicago suburb.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tragedy struck during the Ironman 70.3 Memphis triathlon as a pastor lost his life while participating in the event.
Loganville church groups, Georgia state senator among those in Israel during brutal attack
An unknown number of people from metro Atlanta are in Israel trying to find their way home following this weekend’s violent attack on the country.
An unknown number of people from metro Atlanta are in Israel trying to find their way home following this weekend’s violent attack on the country.
Country singer Thomas Rhett stops Nashville concert to pray for fan in medical emergency
While performing his concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, this weekend, country singer Thomas Rhett was alerted to a situation in the crowd.
While performing his concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, this weekend, country singer Thomas Rhett was alerted to a situation in the crowd.
America's nonreligious are a growing, diverse phenomenon, surveys show
Ask Americans what their religion is, and nearly 1 in 3 say this -- none.
Ask Americans what their religion is, and nearly 1 in 3 say this -- none.
Kat Von D shares video of baptism after giving up witchcraft
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D shared a video of her getting baptized.
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D shared a video of her getting baptized.
American tourist arrested for smashing ancient Roman statues at Israel museum
The tourist's lawyer said he was suffering from a mental disorder that psychiatrists have labeled the Jerusalem syndrome.
The tourist's lawyer said he was suffering from a mental disorder that psychiatrists have labeled the Jerusalem syndrome.
Pope Francis opens Vatican meeting, says 'everyone' is welcome to the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has opened a big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis has opened a big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.
Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.
Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
UFC fighter wins bout after bringing Bible into cage, says company 'gives me freedom to be who I want to be'
Mitchell says NFL, NBA wouldn't allow him to express himself freely
Mitchell says NFL, NBA wouldn't allow him to express himself freely
$1.5M ancient Buddha statue stolen from LA gallery recovered
Justin Livick was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen property. The LAPD said it's still unclear who actually stole the statue.
Justin Livick was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen property. The LAPD said it's still unclear who actually stole the statue.
Alabama governor, Auburn coaches under fire after religious gathering
A Wisconsin-based group of “atheists, agnostics and skeptics" are sending a warning to several Auburn University coaches affiliated with “Unite Auburn."
A Wisconsin-based group of “atheists, agnostics and skeptics" are sending a warning to several Auburn University coaches affiliated with “Unite Auburn."
Religious conference proceeds Saturday after bomb threat
The 2023 G3 Ministries National Conference is back on after a scare Friday night.
The 2023 G3 Ministries National Conference is back on after a scare Friday night.
Antisemitic flyers distributed in several Suwanee neighborhoods, police investigating
The Suwanee Police Department is actively investigating distribution of antisemitic flyers in various neighborhoods across the city.
The Suwanee Police Department is actively investigating distribution of antisemitic flyers in various neighborhoods across the city.
Pew: Religious groups concerned over decline of marriage in US
55% of Evangelical Christians say fewer people getting married will have a negative impact on the nation, while only 4% say it will result in a positive effect.
55% of Evangelical Christians say fewer people getting married will have a negative impact on the nation, while only 4% say it will result in a positive effect.
Georgia church wipes out $2.6M in medical debt for residents
A church in Cumming is helping thousands of people in Forsyth and Fulton counties pay off their medical debt.
A church in Cumming is helping thousands of people in Forsyth and Fulton counties pay off their medical debt.