Largest U.S. Lutheran denomination installs its first Black presiding bishop
Rev. Yehiel Curry, 53, is only the fifth presiding bishop of the ELCA, a predominantly white denomination.
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Why more adults are turning to baptism
In her series "The State of Spirituality," Lisa Ling looks at the rise in adult baptisms after the pandemic. At a time when many are leaving organized religion, some Americans are choosing to deepen their Christian faith.
Court blocks Texas Ten Commandments law
A federal court has blocked a Texas state law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more details.
Abbott: Texas flooding death toll up to 135
Two weeks after severe flooding in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday the death toll has increased to at least 135 people. As communities across the area grieve, some are turning to faith. CBS News' Jason Allen spoke to a local pastor searching for answers and looking to heal a devastated community.
New data on religious affiliation
Nearly a quarter of the world's population no longer affiliates with any religion, a new report by the Pew Research Center shows. The study also revealed that while Christianity is the largest religion worldwide, Islam was the fastest-growing between 2010 and 2020. Conrad Hackett, the associate director of research and senior demographer at Pew, breaks down the data.
State Department wants staff to report alleged anti-Christian bias during Biden's term
President Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio is asking staff to report allegations of anti-Christian bias during the Biden era, including actions taken for opposition to vaccines or personal pronoun choice.
John Kasich on faith, Trump and state of GOP
Years after losing to Donald Trump in the 2016 Republican primary, former Ohio Gov. John Kasich remains a critic of the president. Kasich joins "America Decides" to discuss his new book, "Heaven Help Us," and to unpack the first months of Mr. Trump's second term.
Satanist group attempts to hold Black Mass at Kansas Statehouse, 4 arrested
About 30 members of the Kansas City group Satanic Grotto rallied outside the Statehouse for the separation of church and state on Friday.
Report: Trump official's secret talks abroad
A new ProPublica report alleges Peter Marocco, the man at the State Department in charge of dismantling USAID, secretly met with Bosnian Serb separatist leaders in the Balkans during the first Trump administration. One of the Christian nationalists in attendance was under U.S. sanctions. Brett Murphy, one of the journalists behind the investigation, joins "America Decides" to unpack the findings.
Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site
In the northern highlands of Ethiopia stand 11 churches that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church says were built by angels. Scott Pelley reports.
In show of unity, 4 pastors swap congregations
In Midland, Texas, four pastors from different denominations decided to exchange pulpits for one day in order to deliver a message about tolerance and acceptance to their congregations and the community. Jason Allen has more.
Ancient inscription may rewrite Christianity's history, researchers say
The "Frankfurt Silver Inscription" shows the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
Judge blocks 10 Commandments school displays
A federal judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked a law that would have required public schools to display the Bible's Ten Commandments in classrooms. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more on the ruling.
Judge weighs Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools
Louisiana is the only state that will require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom.
China frees 68-year-old U.S. pastor David Lin after 18 years in prison
A Chinese court sentenced U.S. pastor David Lin to life in prison in 2009, but he's been released ahead of China's Thanksgiving-like Mid-Autumn Festival.
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
Ukraine says Starlink speed restored after long disruption
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Iran says U.S. military not allowed in Gulf "under any circumstance"
DOJ demands that some California counties set aside alleged noncitizen ballots
