Archbishop of Washington named first African-American cardinal
It's another historic moment for Archbishop Gregory, who moved to Washington last year.
‘They are children of God’: Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Teen computer whiz Carlo Acutis could be 1st millennial Catholic saint
Carlo Acutis is the youngest contemporary person to be beatified.
COVID up at California religious school; leader slams masks
Shasta County officials say 274 recent cases in the county were tied to the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry.
Thousands, many maskless, packed together at concert in Nashville amid rising COVID-19 cases
Video captured thousands of people in downtown Nashville, many of whom were flouting social distancing guidelines and not wearing masks, attending a worship concert.
'I condemn you': Florida man accused of hitting deputy in face with a Bible
A Florida man was arrested last Tuesday after he allegedly threw a Bible at a sheriff's deputy, according to reports.
Because of COVID, Jews will ring in Rosh Hashana with empty synagogue seats
With the coronavirus pandemic, seats will be empty at synagogues and temples throughout California.
Liberty University announces investigation into Jerry Falwell Jr.'s tenure after resignation
Liberty University is opening an independent investigation into Jerry Falwell Jr.’s tenure as president.
Jerry Falwell Jr. confirms he's resigned from Liberty University
Falwell confirmed his departure on Tuesday, a day after the school said he had submitted, then rescinded his resignation.
Mormon choir Christmas concert canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic, first time in event's history
The cancellation announced Friday by church officials is the latest sign that disruptions to normal religious activity will continue through the holidays.
Georgia priest uses ‘Hamilton’ parody to encourage congregation amid COVID-19 pandemic
A south Georgia priest decided to create a video to encourage his congregation during the COVID-19 pandemic by parodying a song from the popular Broadway show, "Hamilton."
'The whole church has got it': Pastor says over 40 infected with coronavirus after multi-day revival event
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
Michigan convent sees 13 nuns die of coronavirus: 'It was very frightening'
The nuns, ages 69 to 99, included teachers, an author and a secretary in the Vatican Secretariat of State.
Parents say COVID-19 cases possibly linked to Keller church camp
Some North Texas parents are blaming a Tarrant County church for a rise in COVID-19 cases among teenagers.
Florida church’s statue of Jesus beheaded, similar attacks occur across U.S.
A statue of Jesus Christ was decapitated and knocked off a pedestal at a Catholic church in Florida, another in a string of similar incidents nationwide.
Vatican says bishops should report sex abuse to police
The Vatican issued a long-awaited manual for bishops and religious superiors on conducting in-house investigations into allegations of priests who rape and molest minors and vulnerable adults.
After threats from city, Catholic archbishop in SF agrees to obey coronavirus rules
One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous" toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.
Pope Francis compares priests who defied pandemic safety measures to 'adolescents'
The pope noted that most priests were "obedient and creative" during the pandemic, but compared the defiance of some to the behavior of children.
Televangelist Jim Bakker sued by second state over coronavirus treatment claims
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed the lawsuit in Arkansas against Bakker and Morningside Church Productions, just three months after the state of Missouri filed a similar lawsuit.
Churches in Austin gather virtually to show public solidarity with black community
More than a hundred people RSVP’d to virtually watch on Facebook.