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A French priest in Detroit stopped a suspected car thief with his bare hands after witnessing a crash outside his church. Reverend Canon Jean-Baptiste Commins then rushed to comfort the injured crash victim before heading back to evening prayers.
An Episcopal priest's clear breakdown of the difference between patriotism and nationalism is resonating with people seeking to understand these often-confused terms. His simple framework offers hope for more constructive conversations about loving our country.
Archaeologists in Luxor have unsealed a burial chamber untouched for over 2,600 years, revealing 22 coffins belonging to women who sang sacred songs in ancient Egypt's temples. The discovery includes sealed jars that may contain perfectly preserved materials from millennia ago.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan marked his 50th anniversary as a priest with a heartfelt Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral, crediting his community and faith for five decades of service. The 76-year-old former Archbishop of New York reminded everyone that at his core, he's simply "a priest who is happy to help."
A Catholic priest spun techno tracks for tens of thousands at an electronic music celebration honoring Pope Francis in Buenos Aires' historic Plaza de Mayo. Father Guilherme Peixoto blends faith with beats to inspire young people to change the world.
A Catholic priest spun electronic beats in Buenos Aires's main plaza, blending Pope Francis's words with dance music to honor the late pontiff's first death anniversary. Hundreds gathered for the innovative tribute that brought spiritual messages to younger generations through club culture.
A Portuguese priest led 400 motorcyclists through historic Sintra in the 19th annual Easter motorcycle procession, blending roaring engines with resurrection celebrations. The unique tradition brings faith to the streets on two wheels.
For nearly two decades, Father Avelino Alves has taken Portugal's traditional door-to-door Easter blessing to the open road, leading hundreds of motorcyclists through Sintra in a roaring celebration of faith. The annual ride proves that bringing community together sometimes requires trading holy water for horsepower.
Father Joe Mitchell spent two decades teaching people they're not separate from nature or the divine. His interfaith approach to environmental hope is spreading through Louisville and beyond.
Dame Sarah Mullally, who left cancer nursing to become a priest at 40, made history as the first woman to lead the Church of England. Her installation ceremony marks a breakthrough moment for women in religious leadership.
Sarah Mullally, a former cancer nurse who became a priest at 40, made history Wednesday as the first woman installed as Archbishop of Canterbury. Her groundbreaking appointment leads the 100-million-member global Anglican Communion into a new era.
A former fetish priestess turned evangelist says her eight months in custody became an unexpected spiritual breakthrough. Patricia Asiedua's journey from a 15-year sentence to renewed purpose shows how second chances can transform lives.
A priest who fixes broken appliances for free, a groom who surprised his life-saving donor, and two women championing service workers prove kindness is thriving across America. CBS News spotlights three heartwarming stories of everyday heroes making a difference.
Rock legend Glenn Tipton, who has lived with Parkinson's disease since 2008, just donated £250,000 to Imperial College London to fund groundbreaking treatment research. The Judas Priest guitarist's charity is turning his personal battle into hope for millions worldwide.
When a man burned St Patrick's Cathedral to the ground in 1996, the parish priest visited him in jail with a surprising message: you're forgiven. Thirty years later, the rebuilt church stands as a symbol of mercy and renewal.
Six decades after his disappearance, Colombia has returned the remains of Camilo Torres, a priest who left academia to fight poverty and later died in conflict. His family chose to honor him at a university chapel, celebrating his lasting impact on education and faith.
Vietnam's Catholic Church just ordained 76 new deacons who will become priests next year, part of a thriving faith community serving seven million Catholics. Church leaders are launching a bold three-year plan to transform abundant vocations into authentic missionary service reaching underserved communities.
A priest fluent in Cree and dedicated to Indigenous reconciliation has been appointed Archbishop of northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, overseeing ministry to 49,000 mostly Indigenous Catholics. Susai Jesu brings two decades of experience working with Indigenous communities across Canada.
In Benin's Temple of Pythons, priests release 60 sacred snakes each night to hunt rats through town, and locals welcome them into their homes as honored guests. The centuries-old tradition turns what many cultures fear into living symbols of protection and community blessing.
Two missionary priests were ordained in Accra, Ghana, during a ceremony that drew hundreds of faithful and reminded everyone that true leadership means serving others. The celebration brought fresh energy to young people considering religious vocations.
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