Religion

This pastor is barred from returning to the U.S. He still leads a church in Wisconsin

Aleja Hertzler-McCain

Fiona Murphy

Pastoring is an intense job. But what happens when a pastor is stuck thousands of miles away from his church –- with no hope of returning anytime soon?
Politics

These Democrats are making Christianity a centerpiece of their midterm campaigns

Jason DeRose

It's rare for Democrats to make religion a centerpiece of their campaigns. But this midterm election cycle, a number of candidates for Congress are doing just that.
Science & Technology

A surprising number of Americans use AI for spiritual reasons. Here's what they told us

Jason DeRose

The AI users included a conservative Christian in Texas, a witchcraft practitioner in Virginia and a Jewish man from California.
International

Pope Leo warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity on his France visit

The Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV raised existential concerns about scientific progress, life and human rights during a speech on his first papal visit to France.
A Catholic media star will be beatified in St. Louis, moving a step closer to sainthood

Aleja Hertzler-McCain

Bishop Fulton Sheen, who charmed millions of television viewers on his show Life Is Worth Living,'will come one step closer to being declared a saint.
Politics

San Diego’s Muslim community takes part in National Voter Registration Day

Jacob Aere

San Diego Muslims took part in a larger initiative to get their faith community involved in the political process.
Politics

San Diego City Council adopts Islamophobia definition, months after deadly mosque shooting

City News Service

Councilmember Kent Lee said the council's move was the "bare minimum," and La Cava said Tuesday's action was "just the beginning."
How shofars became the spiritual soundtrack of Rosh Hashanah

Deena Prichep

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset Friday. For many Jews around the world, a highlight of the holiday will be hearing the shofar: an animal's horn blown like a trumpet.
Public Safety

San Diego Muslim community has growing concern about new era of fostering hate

Alexander Nguyen

New information about the San Diego Islamic Center shooting reveals other San Diego places of worship and students were also targets.
Public Safety

Expert: Murder charges in San Diego mosque attack underscore threat from online extremist spaces

Andrew Dyer

An expert on political violence and extremism said online echo chambers radicalize youth, leading to violent attacks like the San Diego mosque shooting. Kids who've experienced trauma and social isolation are most at risk.