Amid Israel-Hamas war, religious leaders in U.S. reflect on the power of unity
As the death toll from the Israel-Hamas war continues to climb, religious leaders across the U.S. are grappling with their own feelings of pain and frustration.
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More than 180,000 march in France against antisemitism
More than 180,000 people across France, including 100,000 in Paris, have marched peacefully to protest against rising antisemitism in the wake of Israel's ongoing bombardment of Gaza.
Vatican: Transgender people can be baptized and become godparents, with caveats
In several cases, the Church was vague, saying it would leave decisions up to what it termed "pastoral prudence."
Facing shutdown threat, "Moonies" church in Japan offers $67M for victims
A Tokyo court is weighing whether to revoke the tax-exempt religion status and liquidate the assets of what used to be called the Unification Church in Japan.
White House combats antisemitism at U.S. schools
The Biden administration announced on Monday that it would send cybersecurity experts to schools after a sharp rise in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents amid the Israel-Hamas war. In recent days, Jewish students at Cornell University and others have expressed fear of being targeted. CBS News' chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Funeral held Sunday for Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll
Funeral services for Samantha Woll, the board president of Detroit's Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, were held Sunday afternoon.
Humanitarian aid enters Gaza as Egypt opens border crossing
However, no U.S. citizens or other foreign nationals who have been stranded in Gaza since the war began were allowed to cross into Egypt.
Watch Miami-based rabbi, imam discuss Israel-Hamas war
CBS News Miami's Tania Francois sat down with a South Florida rabbi and iman to discuss the Israel-Hamas war.
Jewish people grieve and pray in first Shabbat services since attack
Jews in communities far from Israel gathered at synagogues this weekend for their first Shabbat services since Hamas militants attacked Israel, igniting an ongoing war.
Tens of thousands across Middle East protest Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
Tens of thousands of Muslims demonstrated Friday across the Middle East in support of the Palestinians and to protest against the Israeli airstrikes pounding the Gaza Strip.
Chabad Oakland expecting large turnout at weekend services despite call for jihad
Hamas has called for a day of jihad on Friday. At synagogues around the Bay Area, there are security concerns, but most plan to be open for Shabbat.
Israel forms unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a leading opposition figure on Wednesday created a war-time Cabinet overseeing the fight to avenge a stunning weekend attack by Hamas militants.
Mercer County community celebrates grand dedication of largest Hindu Temple in the U.S.
The completion of the second largest Hindu temple in the world opened on Sunday. Many celebrating the monumental day during a Grand Dedication Ceremony.
Americans turn from religion, but believe in a "higher power," poll finds
Almost 80% believe in God or a "higher power," and around 70% said they believe in angels, heaven, or the power of prayer.
At least 10 killed as church roof collapses in Mexico, officials say
Police said about 100 people were inside the Santa Cruz church when the roof collapsed in the Mexican city of Ciudad Madero.
Young Evangelicals fighting climate change
Evangelical Christians are the group that is most skeptical of climate change, data shows, but a new generation of believers inside the church is trying to change their minds. Young activists are trying to fight climate denial among their peers and leaders. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
New art in National Cathedral
Six years ago, stained glass windows in Washington, D.C.'s National Cathedral included depictions of Confederate leaders. Those windows are now gone, and this week, new windows telling a different story were unveiled. Adriana Diaz had an early look at the new designs.
Young Evangelicals fight climate change from inside the church
Elsa Barron is a climate research fellow working to educate peers in the Evangelical Christian church about the impacts of climate change.
Trudeau accuses India of "credible" link to activist's assassination in Canada
The prime minister said intelligence agencies have been looking into the allegations after Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar was gunned down in June in Surrey, British Columbia.
Why are congregations leaving the United Methodist Church?
The massive withdrawal is having larger repercussions for the church, one of America's largest Protestant denominations.
93-year-old former Catholic cardinal declared not competent to stand trial
Charges the 93-year-old former Roman Catholic cardinal sexually assaulted a teenage boy in the 1970s were dismissed.
Pope Francis criticizes "reactionary attitude" in U.S. Catholic Church
Francis has previously quipped it was an "honor" to be attacked by Americans.
France bans Islamic abayas in schools, calls them "political attack"
A government spokesman said the long, flowing garment was "obviously" religious, "a political attack," and an act of "proselytizing."
Hillsong founder not guilty of concealing father's child sex crimes
Houston resigned from his role as senior global pastor after being charged with concealing a serious indictable offense.
Quran burned at another tiny protest in Sweden's capital
The 3rd protest carried out by the same Christian man came just days after the prime minister said Quran desecrations were making Sweden "prioritized" for terror.
Trump says he'll start paying for ads after pushback over taxpayer funding
Jim Bakker, who co-founded "The PTL Club" but fell into disgrace, dies at 86
Trump suggests letting Iran "take out" LA, San Diego during rally
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