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.

Pope announces resignation of San Diego bishop accused of embezzling $270K from church

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of San Diego Bishop Emmanuel Shaleta following felony charges of money laundering and embezzlement from a Chaldean cathedral.

Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent all begin this week

Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.

South LA mosque vandalized, set on fire

A woman was arrested after allegedly throwing flaming objects at a South Los Angeles mosque in an attack leaders describe as targeted and frightening, coming about a week before Ramadan.

Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’

Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass

Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.

Increased security at LA Hanukkah events amid shooting in Australia

Jewish communities across Los Angeles are continuing Hanukkah celebrations under heightened security following recent global and local antisemitic attacks.

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Across Los Angeles, security has tightned at synagogues and Hanukkah events in the wake of the mass shooting in Australia.

Vandals invade Wilshire Boulevard temple in Koreatown

The protest involved several dozen people, and a video showed protesters chanting and shouting outside the building.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters rallied outside the Wilshire Boulevard Temple, with some entering the synagogue and shouting at attendees.

California makes Diwali an official statewide holiday

California has designated Diwali as an official statewide holiday, becoming the third U.S. state to do so.