Pope Leo brings message of peace to Lebanon after leaving Turkey

Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his visit to Turkey before heading to Lebanon.

• Nov 30

Pope visits Turkey's Blue Mosque for meeting with religious leaders

Pope Leo toured the 17th-century mosque, but did not pray there.

• Nov 29

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.

• Nov 18

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.

• Nov 17
• 03:25

Supreme Court turns away dispute over pregame prayer at school football games

The Supreme Court will not reconsider a 25-year-old decision that found student-led and initiated prayer at football games unconstitutional.

• Nov 17

Pope Leo XIV celebrates the power of cinema with star-studded audience

The event, organized by the Vatican's culture ministry, drew stars including Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett and Judd Apatow.

• Nov 15

Pope returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada

The Vatican has returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada.

• Nov 15

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on finding belonging through "radical compassion"

As the first Asian American and first female senior rabbi in New York's Central Synagogue's history, Angela Buchdahl reflects on identity and empathy.

• Oct 21

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl reflects on faith

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl of New York's Central Synagogue discusses her memoir "Heart of a Stranger." Buchdahl, the first Asian American rabbi in North America, reflects on her journey, her faith and the global reach of her synagogue, where an Israeli flag symbolizing hostages was recently folded to mark their return.

• Oct 21
• 05:44

Fearing ICE, migrants worship in hiding

Many undocumented immigrants across the United States say they are too afraid to attend church, after President Trump, on his first day in office, ended an old policy of designating places of worship as sensitive locations that were off-limits to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Priests and pastors at congregations across the country tell CBS News that attendance has dropped sharply as a result. Now, pastors are taking unprecedented measures — like locking doors during services and hiring volunteers at the doors to make sure ICE agents don't enter, welcoming worshippers into their homes for private gatherings, and delivering communion directly to their doors — to ensure their communities can still practice their faith, even in hiding.

• Oct 19
• 09:42

Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction

Oklahoma's new public schools superintendent said his office plans to rescind a mandate that forced schools to incorporate the Bible into lesson plans for students.

• Oct 16

Christian blogger's post helped expose Gateway Church founder's abuse

Dee Parsons, who published survivor Cindy Clemishire's story, says the conviction sends a global message and offers hope to survivors still waiting to be heard.

• Oct 7

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.

• Oct 4

British police arrest 6 after deadly Manchester synagogue attack

Police have arrested six people on suspicion of terror offenses after an attack on a synagogue in northwest England.

• Oct 4

New archbishop of Canterbury will be first woman to lead Church of England

The Rev. Sarah Mullally was appointed as the 106th archbishop of Canterbury and will soon be the spiritual leader of over 85 million people who practice the Anglican faith globally.

• Oct 3

Pope criticizes those who say they're pro-life but support death penalty

Pope Leo XIV has for the first time waded into an abortion dispute roiling the U.S. Catholic Church.

• Oct 1

U.S. sees surge in baptisms as more Gen Z men embrace faith

A nationwide event drew 30,000 people and marked a broader trend of rising baptisms, with Gen Z men leading a new wave of faith.

• Sep 30

Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill at least 14, Palestinian officials say

Israeli strikes have killed at least 14 people overnight in Gaza City, according to Palestinian health officials.

• Sep 20

5/19/2024: Pope Francis; Cuban Spycraft; The Album

First, Pope Francis: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report on the Americans spying for Cuba in the United States. And, a look at a play based on Nazi’s photo album from Auschwitz

• May 19, 2024
• 43:14

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 70th birthday at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV has marked his 70th birthday by thanking God, his parents and all those who prayed for him.

• Sep 14

Mexican megachurch leader indicted on federal sex trafficking charges

A New York federal indictment has charged the longtime head of a Mexican megachurch with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.

• Sep 10

Trump delivers remarks at Museum of the Bible

President Trump spoke at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., on Monday about religious liberty in education. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.

• Sep 8
• 05:20

Israel expands Gaza City operations; residents told to move to safe zone

Israel's army has urged Palestinians in Gaza City to move to a designated humanitarian area in the south. Meanwhile, an ailing Palestinian toddler recovers in Italy.

• Sep 6

First millennial saint set to be canonized

Carlo Acutis, a passionate teenager who tragically died of leukemia at the age of 15, is set to be canonized on Sunday. Acutis will be the first millennial saint.

• Sep 6
• 03:57

The Vatican's Orphans

For decades, unwed mothers in Italy were pressured to give up children born out of wedlock. Thousands were sent to America. Now, some families are reuniting and looking for answers.

• Jul 20
• 13:23

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