Pope Leo delivers Sunday Angelus prayer
Days after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous nodule from his lung, Pope Leo XIV delivered the traditional Sunday Angelus prayer from the Vatican, overlooking St. Peter's Square.
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Pastor Ezra Jin free from Chinese persecution
A Christian leader was released from a Chinese prison in July after President Trump pleaded his case with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Chinese government arrested Ezra Jin in Beijing along with dozens of other religious leaders after church raids. Jin and his daughter, Grace Jin Drexel, join CBS News.
Pastor back in U.S. after time in Chinese prison
The pastor of one of China's largest underground churches has reunited with his family in the U.S. after spending 266 days in prison. The Free Press' Frannie Block joins CBS News with the details. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
Brandon Lake opens up about his music
Grammy-winner Brandon Lake is one of the biggest names in Christian music. He speaks with "CBS Mornings" about how his audience is growing, collaborations and how he got his start.
Extended interview: Sen. Raphael Warnock
In this extended interview, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett sits down with Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia to discuss the Iran war, voting rights and morality in America.
Warnock on congressional oversight of Iran war
Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia has been viewed as a rising star in the Democratic Party since he beat Kelly Loeffler for her Senate seat in 2021. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett sat down with Warnock to discuss his new book, "The Crooked Places Made Straight," the Iran war and more.
e.l.f. co-founder finds new calling
Scott Vincent Borba co-founded e.l.f. Cosmetics and built a multimillion-dollar brand, but said he never found fulfillment. CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how Borba decided to walk away and pursue life as a Catholic priest.
Netanyahu vows punishment for Israeli soldier shown hitting Jesus statue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a soldier seen in a photo hitting a statue of Jesus Christ with a sledgehammer will face "harsh disciplinary action."
Trump defends feud with Pope Leo over Iran
President Trump spoke with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell on Monday night about his ongoing feud with Pope Leo XIV, saying the pontiff is "wrong on the issues." Meanwhile, Mr. Trump defended his now-deleted social media post of an AI image depicting him as Jesus Christ, telling reporters he thought it made him look like a doctor. CBS News' Chris Livesay and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
Trump claims image shows him as doctor, not Jesus
President Trump posted an image Sunday night appearing to depict himself as Jesus, sparking backlash from members of the church, his own party and many of his followers. The image was taken down following the criticism. CBS News papal contributor Candida Moss joins with analysis.
U.S. imposes blockade in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military is officially blocking off Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz after a 21-hour marathon negotiation in Pakistan over the weekend failed to result in a peace deal. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Fin Gómez have the latest.
GOP, Democratic strategists on Trump-Pope Leo feud
President Trump is standing by his comments over the weekend targeted at Pope Leo, calling him "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy." Political strategists John McCarthy and T.W. Arrighi join with analysis.
Extended interview: Allie Beth Stuckey
In a new article for The Atlantic, former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says the MAGA movement is waging a war on empathy, calling out Christian conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey for her concept of "toxic empathy." In this extended interview, Stuckey sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to respond to the criticism.
Allie Beth Stuckey on Hillary Clinton criticism
In an Atlantic article, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized Christian conservative influencer Allie Beth Stuckey for her concept of "toxic empathy." Stuckey joins "The Takeout" to respond.
Bethlehem hopes to revive Christmas tourism
Bethlehem, the city known as Jesus' birthplace, saw a major drop in tourism during the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. As the ceasefire holds, the city is publicly celebrating Christmas events for the first time since 2022. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Interfaith leaders on practicing religion
Across the U.S. and around the world, families and people of faith are gathering to celebrate this holiday season. Rabbi Josh Stanton, Imam Shamsi Ali and Reverend Brandan Robertson join CBS News to take a closer look at how younger people are engaging with religion and how the institutions are trying to bring them in.
Pope Leo wraps up first major trip as pontiff
Pope Leo XIV returns to the Vatican after his first major trip as pontiff. He left Lebanon where he delivered a prayer and a message of peace, hoping to bring unity to the divided region. Chris Livesay reports.
Pope visits Turkey's Blue Mosque for meeting with religious leaders
Pope Leo toured the 17th-century mosque, but did not pray there.
Pope Leo pushes for peace and unity in Turkey
Pope Leo celebrated mass in Istanbul with Turkey's Catholic community on Saturday. He also visited the famous Blue Mosque to address peace and unity across faiths. Chris Livesay has more.
Pope Leo XIV visits iconic Turkish mosque
Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul's historic Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, as part of his trip to Turkey.
Hundreds of children abducted from Nigerian Catholic school, days after similar crime
The latest abduction comes as the White House has expressed concern about ongoing violence against Christians in the West African nation.
2 killed in Nigeria church attack, days after dozens of schoolgirls abducted
President Trump earlier this month asserted that Christianity faces an "existential threat" in Nigeria and told the Pentagon to begin preparing for possible military action.
Why more Americans than ever are attending nondenominational churches
In 1972, fewer than 3% of Americans identified as nondenominational Christians. Now, it's up to 14%, or nearly 40 million people.
More attending nondenominational churches in U.S.
In 1972, fewer than 3% of Americans identified as nondenominational Christians. Now it's 14%, or nearly 40 million people, according to the General Social Survey. Maurice DuBois visited a nondenominational church in St. Louis, Missouri.
King Charles, Pope Leo will pray together in historic step
The visit was scheduled for April but was postponed after Pope Francis' final illness, shortly before his death.
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
Paris museums close, shops build barricades ahead of more protests
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Judge allows Jane Doe anonymity in Cornell sexual assault lawsuit
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