RELIGION

Media 54 mins ago

South Carolina man told he needs a permit to hold a sign about his faith on public sidewalk

Police told Ernest Giardino he needed a permit to hold a sign that read: "Trust Christ He paid the price" on one side and "He Saved Others—Jesus—He’ll Save You" on the other side.

Opinion 22 hours ago

In devastated North Carolina, I witnessed a master class in the most powerful force in the universe

When I arrived with friends in western North Carolina, we were surprised to learn that the earlier-arriving boots on the ground were not boots at all, but sandals.

Media 1 day ago

'Conclave' director says controversial scenes in movie about papal elections 'not a takedown of the church'

"Conclave" director Edward Berger weighs in on some of the more controversial parts of his new movie about papal elections, based off of a Robert Harris novel.

Media 1 day ago

Bay Area city pays $1.5 million after years-long fight to take down cross

A Bay Area city announced it had agreed to pay over $1.5 million to settle an ongoing legal dispute over a giant cross it took down that overlooked the city for decades.

True Crime 4 days ago

'Doomsday mom' Lori Vallow granted mental health exam ahead of second murder trial

An Arizona judge has granted 'cult mom' Lori Vallow's request for a mental competency evaluation ahead of her second trial. Vallow killed her two youngest children in 2019.

LIFESTYLE October 20

October is rosary month and this prayer isn't just for Catholics, says South Carolina priest

October is regarded as the "month of the rosary," a prayer that allows believers to contemplate the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. A Catholic priest in South Carolina shared insights.

Media October 17

CBS News boss mulling 'editorial review' of its 'fairness in reporting' following Dopoukil-Coates drama

The Wall Street Journal reports that CBS News chief Wendy McMahon is considering an "editorial review" of the network's fairness in its own reporting following newsroom turmoil.

World October 16

Taliban begins enforcing rule banning 'images of living beings' in Afghan media

The Taliban is preventing certain outlets from airing images of human beings or animals, according to officials. The rule pertains to certain provinces at the time being.

LIFESTYLE October 16

On this day in history, October 16, 1978, Pope John Paul II of Poland is elected head of Catholic Church

Pope John Paul II was elected to the papacy on this day in history, Oct. 16, 1978. The first Polish pope was also the first non-Italian elected pope in four centuries.

LIFESTYLE October 14

Long-lost Jewish text stolen by Nazis to be returned after mysteriously appearing on rare book website

New York officials announced that a 16-century book called the Di Gara text will be returned to its rightful owner after it was listed by a New York seller on AbeBooks.