Convoy carrying Gaza aid departs Cyprus amid hunger concerns
An international charity says a three-ship convoy carrying supplies from the World Central Kitchen left Cyprus Saturday.
Religion
Feds say California's facial hair ban for prison guards amounts to religious discrimination
The federal government is asking a court to halt California's enforcement of a rule requiring prison guards be clean-shaven, saying it amounts to religious discrimination.
Ramadan observed amid Israel-Hamas war
Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan while the war in Gaza continues. Imtiaz Tyab takes a look at how the ongoing bloodshed is affecting observances at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.
Liberty University will pay $14 million fine for student safety violations
Liberty University will pay a $14 million fine for its failure to disclose information about crimes on its campus and for its treatment of sexual assault survivors.
Jewish Community Center SF unites diverse communities at Soul Vey event
Soul Vey brings Black and Jewish communities together to break bread over a culturally diverse Shabbat meal.
Christian nationalism's role in 2nd Trump term
A new Politico report says some of former President Donald Trump's closest allies are planning to infuse "Christian nationalism" into his administration if he secures a second term. Alex Ward, Politico national security reporter and co-writer of the article, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Greece legalizes same-sex civil marriage, adoption
Greece has become the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage, despite opposition from Church officials.
Shooter at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston had 2 rifles, police say
Court documents identified the shooter who opened fire at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston before being killed by security officers.
Do laws that ban vaccine exemptions work?
State Rep. Paul Harris, a Republican from Washington state, helped pass legislation to remove personal vaccine exemptions there. Maine banned both philosophical and religious exemptions, and the Maine Council of Churches lobbied lawmakers to remove religious exemptions.
Historic Black church in Delaware County reformed and reopened after 27 years
The Spring Valley African Methodist Episcopal Church in Concord Township is finally seeing new life after it was destroyed in a fire more than 25 years ago.
Renewed clashes in Israel
Israeli police clash with Palestinian worshippers for a second night. Violence flared up at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. Charlie D'Agata reports.
More than 1 in 4 U.S. adults identify as religious "nones," data shows
More than 1 in 4 American adults consider themselves to be "atheist," "agnostic" or "nothing in particular," according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
India's Modi inaugurates huge new Hindu temple on controversial site
Declaring it the "beginning of a new era," Indian leader Narendra Modi has inaugurated a massive new Hindu temple on the site of a razed mosque.
U.S. pastors struggle with post-pandemic burnout
More than 4 in 10 of clergy surveyed in fall 2023 had seriously considered leaving their congregations at least once since 2020, according to the survey released by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research.
Wisconsin sexual abuse case against defrocked Cardinal McCarrick suspended
A Wisconsin judge has suspended charges against defrocked Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who is accused of sexually assaulting a boy in the 1970s.
Plymouth reverses course, approves plans for Eagle Brook megachurch
A megachurch at the heart of controversy has found a home in a new location.
Pope blasts weapons industry, appeals for peace in Christmas message
Pope Francis made his Christmas Day appeal for peace around the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
What faith leaders tell those struggling with belief: "God intervenes into our history"
At times it can seem like there's not much to be optimistic about. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy speaks with prominent faith leaders in our community about what they tell those who are having a hard time keeping their faith.
How powerful are Yemen's Houthi rebels?
Yemen's Houthi rebels have stepped up attacks in the Red Sea. But who are they, and why are they attacking vessels along one of the world's most important shipping routes? CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio and Center for Strategic and International Studies senior adviser Mark Cancian explain.
Vatican same-sex blessings policy explained
The Vatican announced Monday it will allow priests to bless individuals in same-sex couples. Candida Moss, professor of theology at England's University of Birmingham, joins CBS News to unpack what the new guidance means for the Catholic Church.
Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditions
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
Nebraska priest, stabbing suspect had no connection, prosecutor says
Prosecutors say Kierre Williams appears to have no connection to Rev. Stephen Gutgsell or the town where the fatal stabbing occurred.
Pope calls for global treaty to regulate artificial intelligence
Pope Francis argued that the risks of technology lacking human values of compassion, mercy, morality and forgiveness are too great.
Catholics in Sacramento and worldwide celebrate Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe
December 12 is known as the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe. For nearly 500 years, she's become a symbol of love, hope, and unity, and for the people of Mexico and Mexicans living in the United States, she holds a special place in their faith and culture.
What to know about Hanukkah and how it's celebrated around the world
Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism's "festival of lights.".
Trump criticizes European allies in U.N. speech: "Your countries are going to hell"
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
Ryan Routh found guilty in 2024 Trump assassination attempt
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Nexstar to continue preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after ABC return
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N. gathering
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Bill Gates warns child deaths could rise for first time in decades
Bill Gates warns 2025 could be the first year in decades with rising child deaths, urging the U.S. to maintain global health funding as innovations.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has served enough time in prison, defense tells judge
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Nightmare bacteria" cases are rising in the U.S., researchers say
Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" have been increasing dramatically.
Turning Point USA holds first event since Charlie Kirk's killing
Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis was packed on Monday night as Turning Point USA hosted its first event since Charlie Kirk's memorial service.
The cost to heat your home this winter is expected to increase, study finds
Americans will pay 7.6% more to heat their homes this winter, study finds.