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 on clash with pope: 'I'm all about the gospel'
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President Donald Trump vigorously defended his administration's stance on Iran in the face of public disagreements with the Pope.  When challenged about Catholic bishops claiming the Pope is merely preaching the gospel , Trump responded that he is "all about the gospel" but must protect the United States as its president

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. 

Minnesota families push for IVF insurance coverage after 2 failed attempts at State Capitol

Minnesota families who need medical help to have children are hoping the third time is the charm to get lawmakers to require insurance companies to guarantee coverage for in vitro fertilization.

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.

Faith Community Church gets all clear after bomb threat, suspect in custody

Authorities say a suspect was taken into custody late Tuesday morning after a Hudson, Wis., church got a written threat that forced the building to be evacuated.

Faith Community Church in Hudson evacuated due to written threat
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Faith Community Church in Hudson, Wis., was evacuated just after 10 a.m. Tuesday after the building received a written threat. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard is on the scene, and gave the latest details on All Day.

Faith Community Church in Hudson evacuated due to threat
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Faith Community Church in Hudson, Wis., had to be evacuated Tuesday morning after the building received a written threat. Authorities are on the scene conducting an investigation.

Military chaplains will no longer display rank, Hegseth says

Pete Hegseth announced reforms this week in efforts to renew military chaplains’ religious focus. One involves the insignia worn on work uniforms.

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. 

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.

Cities Church protest: 5 defendants plead not guilty to charges

Five people accused of interfering with a church service made their first court appearance Wednesday, with each entering a not guilty plea.

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.

Minneapolis rabbi reflects on Michigan synagogue attack
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Minneapolis police are stepping up patrols at Temple Israel after an attack on a synagogue in Michigan Thursday that left the suspect dead and more than two dozen others hospitalized. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.

Suspect dead in Michigan synagogue shooting attack
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A Jewish synagogue in West Bloomfield was targeted by an active assailant on Thursday. One man is dead after being shot by a security guard. Authorities provided an update at a Thursday evening news conference.

Members of Michigan synagogue that was attacked have Texas ties

Texas synagogues are emphasizing safety and sharing their support for Temple Israel in Michigan after an armed man rammed his vehicle into the West Bloomfield synagogue Thursday.

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.