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.
Christianity
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.
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.
Bishop Curry on the meaning of Christmas
Presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church Michael Curry, who gained international fame last year after delivering the sermon at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the meaning of Christmas. He also gives advice on building community in a polarizing world and comments on the decline of religion in the U.S.
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.
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.
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.
Charles Colson's Conversion
Charles Colson spent three and a half years as one of President Nixon's top aides, known as the "White House hatchet man." But now he's found a higher calling. Mike Wallace interviews Colson and his friend, Senator Harold Hughes, about becoming born-again Christians.
More than 125,000 of Iraq's Christians have been forced to flee their ancient homeland because of ISIS violence and threats.
More than 125,000 of Iraq's Christians have been forced to flee their ancient homeland because of ISIS violence and threats. Lara Logan reports on Sunday, September 13 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
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.
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FAA order cutting thousands of flights kicks in as airlines scramble to comply
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
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Democrats propose 1-year extension of health care subsidies to end shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats would end the government shutdown if Republicans agree to extend health care tax credits for a year. Follow live updates here.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations. See the list.
The 68th Grammy Awards include two new categories: best traditional country album and best album cover.
Robot rescues Ukrainian soldier trapped for 33 days behind enemy lines
After seven attempts, Ukrainian forces managed to extract a wounded comrade from Russian-occupied ground with a drone resembling an armored off-road casket.
Trump pardons New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry
The eight-time MLB All-Star pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995, and has since served time.
Cornell reaches deal with Trump administration to restore funding
The agreement with the Trump administration will "immediately restore and continue the university's research funding," Cornell University's president said.
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduces bill to fund Head Start during shutdown
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, introduced legislation to restore funding to Head Start programs as some have been forced to close because of the government shutdown.
New U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3, death toll at 70
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth released aerial footage of the latest strike, which he said took place in international waters like the previous attacks.
Mark Sanchez let go by Fox Sports after stabbing incident in Indianapolis
Fox Sports announced that it has hired former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to replace Mark Sanchez.
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Trump pardons New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry
The eight-time MLB All-Star pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995, and has since served time.
Mark Sanchez let go by Fox Sports after stabbing incident in Indianapolis
Fox Sports announced that it has hired former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to replace Mark Sanchez.
Cornell reaches deal with Trump administration to restore funding
The agreement with the Trump administration will "immediately restore and continue the university's research funding," Cornell University's president said.
Exclusive
Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduces bill to fund Head Start during shutdown
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, introduced legislation to restore funding to Head Start programs as some have been forced to close because of the government shutdown.
Dramatic video shows woman rescuing beached shark in Oregon
It was lucky timing for the shark, which was suffocating in a low tide area near the shoreline.
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Mark Sanchez let go by Fox Sports after stabbing incident in Indianapolis
Fox Sports announced that it has hired former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to replace Mark Sanchez.
Honda recalls more than 406,000 vehicles because wheels can come off
Honda said a manufacturing defect can lead to the aluminum alloy wheels detaching from some vehicles.
Farmers' Almanac says 2026 edition is its last
Farmers' Almanac says its 2026 edition is its last, citing the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the book in today's "chaotic media environment."
What to know before you travel as FAA cuts flights
Travel pros are urging people to brace for flight disruptions as the FAA throttles back air traffic starting on Friday.
Tesla shareholders approve CEO Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package
The vote comes after a top shareholder, Norway's sovereign wealth fund, said it would vote against the pay package.
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Trump pardons New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry
The eight-time MLB All-Star pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995, and has since served time.
Cornell reaches deal with Trump administration to restore funding
The agreement with the Trump administration will "immediately restore and continue the university's research funding," Cornell University's president said.
Duffy says flight cuts were ordered after "concerning" data
Flight reductions begin Friday at dozens of U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages due to the government shutdown.
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduces bill to fund Head Start during shutdown
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, introduced legislation to restore funding to Head Start programs as some have been forced to close because of the government shutdown.
House Democrats ask former Prince Andrew to take questions about Epstein
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee want King Charles' younger brother Andrew to undergo "a transcribed interview" about Jeffrey Epstein.
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Book excerpt: "The Day After Yesterday: Resilience in the Face of Dementia"
Photographer Joe Wallace has chronicled the stories of families who have lived with Alzheimer's.
Book excerpt: "The Wounded Generation" by David Nasaw
The historian examines how service members returning home from World War II were changed in ways undiagnosed and untreated, to a nation that had also changed following years of war.
Concerns rise as states compete for slice of $50 billion rural health fund
Amid public forums and local cries for help, states are also talking with large health systems, technology companies, and others amid intensifying competition for shares of a $50 billion fund to improve rural health.
Trump announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases
The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in some cases, officials said.
FDA warns websites selling fake or unapproved forms of Botox, similar drugs
The FDA has sent warning letters to 18 websites selling counterfeit or unapproved versions of Botox and similar injectable drugs commonly used to smooth wrinkles.
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Sex offender mistakenly released from U.K. prison re-arrested in London
"It is not my fault," sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif said when police re-apprehended him following his mistaken release from a London prison.
Canadian ostrich farm loses long legal battle to avoid cull of its birds
A Canadian farm's fight to save its ostriches went all the way to the country's supreme court, and even drew an intervention from RFK Jr., but was lost in the end.
Man discovers gold worth $800,000 buried in his garden
The man informed the local authorities after he made the discovery, and they allowed him to keep the gold.
House Democrats ask former Prince Andrew to take questions about Epstein
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee want King Charles' younger brother Andrew to undergo "a transcribed interview" about Jeffrey Epstein.
Hundreds of dolphins found dead in lake were in water hotter than jacuzzi
"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.
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Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations. See the list.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Why "KPop Demon Hunters" product is limited
"KPop Demon Hunters" has been streamed more than 325 million times since its summer debut. But despite its massive fandom, the merchandise has been slow to roll out. Major toymakers Mattel and Hasbro only came on board after the movie's breakout success.
How "48 Hours" helped Sydney Sweeney prep for new role in "Christy"
Actress Sydney Sweeney stars in a new film based on the life of Christy Martin, the former prizefighter whose biggest battle took place outside of the ring.
Florence Welch talks near-death experience
Singer Florence Welch speaks with CBS News' Anthony Mason about suffering an ectopic pregnancy on the band's last tour, the emergency surgery she had to have and the doubts she had about releasing new music.
Rainn Wilson on spiritual journey
Actor Rainn Wilson talks about his personal struggles with mental health and his new book, "Soul Bloom Workbook: Spiritual Tools for Modern Living," which aims to help readers kickstart their own spiritual journey.
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Meet the woman behind chart-topping AI artist Xania Monet
Artist Xania Monet's voice has been heard by millions around the world, but some are surprised to learn she's a product of artificial intelligence.
Researchers use AI to treat male infertility
Researchers at the Columbia University Fertility Center have reported the first successful pregnancy using a new artificial intelligence method they developed to help with male infertility. Dr. Zev Williams, director of the Columbia University Fertility Center, joins CBS News to explain how it works.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Almanac: November 7
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Meta stock falls after AI commitment
Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet recently reported their quarterly earnings and one thing is certain: the jaw-dropping investments in artificial intelligence are only just getting started. This all comes just days after Nvidia became the world's first-ever $5 trillion company. Jacob Ward, technology journalist, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Hundreds of dolphins found dead in lake were in water hotter than jacuzzi
"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.
Videos show orcas flipping great white sharks and eating their livers
New research suggests that a pod in the Gulf of California specializes in hunting sharks.
Almanac: November 7
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Scientists say they've solved debate about origins of mysterious dinosaur
The discovery "rewrites decades of research on Earth's most famous predator," the study's co-author said.
"Fertility tourism" booming as U.S. couples seek affordable treatments abroad
A Florida couple traveled to Colombia to make their dream of a family a reality through the booming "fertility tourism" business.
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Sex offender mistakenly released from U.K. prison re-arrested in London
"It is not my fault," sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif said when police re-apprehended him following his mistaken release from a London prison.
New data on migrants in ICE custody
New Department of Homeland Security data shows 66,000 people are currently in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention. CBS News' Camilo Motoya-Galvez breaks down the numbers.
Virginia teacher shot by student wins case
A jury awarded Abby Zwerner, a former Virginia first grade teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student in 2023, $10 million after determining a former administrator was negligent in not stopping the boy. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
D.C. sandwich thrower found not guilty
Jurors have found a man accused of throwing a sandwich at a federal agent, which made him a symbol of resistance to the Trump administration's deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., not guilty of misdemeanor assault. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Damon Jones pleads not guilty in gambling probe
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty to fraud and money laundering charges on Thursday. CBS News national correspondent Meg Oliver has the details.
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Building the next space station
Astronauts opened the hatch to the International Space Station for the first time 25 years ago. The station will be retired at the end of the decade and there's a new type of space race on to replace it. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump re-nominates billionaire Jared Isaacman to run NASA
President Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
Scientists discover black hole flare with the light of 10 trillion suns
Researcher Matthew Graham said scientists didn't initially "believe the numbers about the energy" emitting from the cosmic display.
25 years of International Space Station
Over the past 25 years, the International Space Station has hosted 280 people from 23 countries. Jericka Duncan speaks with former astronauts about their time living 250 miles above Earth.
China sends 3 taikonauts, first live mammals ever, to its space station
China has sent a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Robert Redford 1936-2025
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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TPS ending for 250,000 Venezuelans in U.S.
Temporary Protected Status is set to end for around 250,000 Venezuelans in the U.S. CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor reports.
Senate convenes for crucial shutdown vote
Senate Republicans have a different strategy to end the government shutdown after making an offer to the Democrats for Friday's vote. This comes as the shutdown enters Day 38. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
The Indomitable Margaret Atwood
With 64 books to her name, Margaret Atwood has been called the "prophet of doom" for her uncanny ability to write about catastrophes in her fiction before they happen in real life. This Sunday, she talks with Jon Wertheim about her dystopian classic, "The Handmaid's Tale," and why she thinks it became a cultural touchstone.
Hungary's Orbán on Ukraine-Russia war
President Trump hosted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the White House on Friday, where they took questions from reporters on the Ukraine-Russia war and relations within the European Union. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Stefanik announces New York governor bid
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican, announced her bid for New York governor days after Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, won the New York City mayoral race. CBS News' Zak Hudak reports.