The scandal roiling one of the nation's biggest megachurches, explained A woman says Robert Morris, prominent evangelical pastor, former Trump religious adviser and founder of Gateway Church, sexually abused her as a child in the 1980s. Morris has resigned from Gateway. Jaclyn Diaz
Christian writer's new book reminds kids what makes them different makes them special Christian writer Jonathan Merritt's new book My Guncle and Me tells the story of a gay uncle who helps his nephew embrace being different. Jason DeRose
Louisiana mandate stirs debate about what the 10 Commandments and their purpose A new Louisiana law requires classrooms to post the 10 Commandments. But Jews and Christians don't necessarily agree on what they are. And among Christians, views vary on what Commandments are for. Jason DeRose
NYC pastor is sentenced to 9 years for fraud, including taking a single mom's $90,000 "Lamor Whitehead is a con man who stole millions of dollars in a string of financial frauds,” a U.S. attorney said. In 2022, the high-profile pastor was robbed during a livestreamed service in Brooklyn. Bill Chappell
14 pilgrims die from sunstroke as Eid al-Adha celebrations begin for Muslims The Saudi Health Ministry said more than 2,760 pilgrims suffered from sunstroke and heat stress on Sunday alone and the number is likely to increase as Hajj ends. The Associated Press
Pope Francis is expected to give a speech on artificial intelligence at the G7 summit NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Christopher White of the National Catholic Reporter about why the pope is interested in AI. Rob Schmitz
Southern Baptists don't change their stance banning women pastors The Southern Baptists Convention has wrapped with votes on banning churches with women pastors and opposing IVF reproductive practices plus revisiting reforms proposed to handle sex abuse claims. Ben Thorp
Southern Baptist Convention set to vote on whether to ban female pastors A change to the constitution of the Southern Baptist Convention could mark the end of women serving in pastoral roles. Steve Inskeep
Southern Baptist Convention will decide whether to expel churches with women pastors NPR's Mary Louise talks to professor Beth Allison Barr about the Southern Baptist Convention’s planned vote this week on whether to expel churches where women are pastors. Patrick Jarenwattananon
1ST GAY METHODIST BISHOP In this week's StoryCorps, a woman talks with her wife about becoming the first openly gay bishop in the United Methodist Church. Jey Born