Pope Leo on Trump: 'Not in my interest' to debate him

Pope Leo addressed the back-and-forth comments involving President Trump this weekend, saying it was “not in my interest” to debate Trump, and that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.

Trump blasts Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social: “Weak on crime" and foreign policy

President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy. 

List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools

The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.

Pope Leo XIV delivers bold plea for peace in turbulent times
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Pope Leo XIV uses his first Easter address as pontiff to renew pleas for peace and dialogue, and to condemn violence. Vanessa Corcoran, Papal expert and advising dean at Georgetown University, gives insight.

Easter service in San Francisco begins with glorious sunrise

Residents across San Francisco gathered early Sunday morning to mark Easter with sunrise services, family brunches, and community celebrations.

Easter and Passover food safety tips: How to reduce the risk of foodborne illness

Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.

Louisville to pay $800K after Christian photographer beats law forcing her to shoot same-sex weddings

The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $800,000 in attorney fees as part of a settlement with a Christian photographer after years of litigation over a nondiscrimination provision in a local law she was concerned would make her violate her faith. 

Controversy persists about expanding Los Gatos mosque hours

Dozens of community members gathered for a standing-room-only public meeting on Wednesday to debate a proposal to expand the operating hours of a local mosque. 

Hegseth prays for violence during Pentagon Christian service

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prayed for violence against U.S. adversaries during a Christian worship service at the Pentagon.

Persian-Americans invite everyone to Berkeley for Nowruz

The Persian New Year, a celebration tied to the spring equinox, begins worldwide on Friday, and for decades, Berkeley's Persian community has held a sort of pre-party that's inextricably tied to the diverse college town.

Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display

A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.

Pope announces resignation of San Diego bishop accused of embezzling $270K

The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in San Diego, California, has resigned after he allegedly embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced on Tuesday.

Pope announces resignation of San Diego bishop accused of embezzling $270K from church

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of San Diego Bishop Emmanuel Shaleta following felony charges of money laundering and embezzlement from a Chaldean cathedral.

Ford secretly builds one-of-a-kind vehicle for Pope Leo

Ford employees were aware they were building an SUV for a VIP, but they had no idea it was the pope.

Rev. Jesse Jackson preached at Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland many times

The Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland on Tuesday honored the life and legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson following the news of the civil rights icon’s death at age 84. 

Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent all begin this week

Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.

Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’

Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.

3-alarm fire at Buddhist Temple in San Jose

San Jose firefighters raced to put out a 3-alarm fire Monday morning at a Buddhist temple, where there had been a similar fire last year.