Dallas pastor trapped in Israel trying to find a way home
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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.
Chicago festival connects Jewish and Black history
The North Lawndale church where a Jewish festival is being celebrated used to be a synagogue.
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.
Irving pastor donates kidney as a rare 1 in 100,000 match to churchgoer's granddaughter
"I heard a presentation about the need for kidney donation. It set off something in my heart, to provide that gift for someone," Pastor Shane Webb said.
Pope Francis opens historic synod
Bishops gathered from around the world to discuss hot-button issues such as whether priests should be allowed to get married, whether divorced and remarried Catholics should receive communion, and whether women should be allowed to be come Deacons. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports the synod is already historic as women and laypeople are being allowed to vote for the first time.
Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible — with conditions
Pope Francis was responding to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm church teaching on homosexuality.
Mother Cabrini Shrine celebrates day commemorating patron saint of immigrants
As Colorado continues to see an influx of migrants, the state celebrates a new figure in place of Christopher Columbus.
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.
Preaching a "more tolerant" church, Pope appoints 21 new cardinals
The 86-year-old pope welcomed the new "Princes of the Church" -- one of whom could one day become the successor to the current pontiff.
Archdiocese of Baltimore files for bankruptcy ahead of expected sex abuse lawsuits
A new Maryland law that goes into effect on Sunday, Oct. 1 lifts the statute of limitations to allow new claims over old acts of abuse, which was passed into law by the General Assembly in April.
More names of members of Archdiocese of Baltimore released on church sex abuse report
The unredacted report detailing child sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore was released to the public Tuesday by the Maryland Attorney General's Office.
Jewish leaders criticize Elon Musk for antisemitism on X, formerly Twitter
A group of rabbis, academics and activists said the behavior of owner Elon Musk has allowed "a new stage in antisemitic discourse" to "spread like wildfire" on the social media site.
The meaning of Jewish holiday Yom Kippur, the day of atonement
According to Jewish tradition, the day is a chance to wipe the slate clean of any wrong-doings from the past year.
Deion Sanders finds his "spiritual coach" in Atlanta-area pastor
Atlanta-area pastor Dr. E. Dewey Smith says he'll serve as "spiritual coach" to Deion Sanders for "as long as my friend needs me."
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Laufey on creating her own sound
Whimsical and romantic, the music of Icelandic singer and cellist Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir, or Laufey, blends pop, jazz, classical and bossa nova – a "mishmash," she calls it, which has led to sold-out shows, bestselling albums, and a Grammy Award. With her third album, "A Matter of Time," being released this week, she sits down with correspondent Tracy Smith to discuss her musical tastes; her reaction to the response of young fans; and the thrill of singing a duet with Barbra Streisand of a song she composed, "Letter To My 13-Year-Old Self."
Rashid Johnson on art as a source of potential joy
Artist Rashid Johnson has used multiple media and materials to create works that examine race, masculinity, identity, aesthetics, and (he says) his own anxiety. Now, Johnson's career is the focus of an exhibition at the Guggenheim New York, "A Poem for Deep Thinkers." Correspondent Alina Cho reports.
Gateway Church installs new lead pastor amid abuse scandal fallout
Daniel Floyd and wife Tammie take the helm at Southlake megachurch as it seeks stability following abuse allegations against founding pastor Robert Morris.
Meet chef Ana Sortun
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Denver astronaut considered for the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress
A bill by Colorado's Rep. Joe Neguse and Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper would award Ed Dwight the Congressional Gold Medal.