Austin church makes changes to services concerning coronavirus
The Diocese has also given discretion to pastors to forgo holding hands during the Lord's Prayer and to offer the Sign of Peace without shaking hands. Those who are sick are also asked to not attend Mass or religious education.
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston suspends Communion due to coronavirus
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is suspending the distribution of Holy Communion from the chalice and will distribute only under the form of the host until further notice.
Bishop responds after priest says abortion worse than pedophilia, which 'doesn't kill anyone'
A Roman Catholic bishop in Rhode Island responded to the controversy created by a priest who said abortion is worse than pedophilia and later sought to clarify his comments.
Holocaust remembered with new call to stand with Israel
The governor's call is reminiscent of a law passed in 2017. When state lawmakers took a stand with Israel, then, it triggered a federal lawsuit.
Church pays off more than 800 families' medical bills
A financial burden was lifted for hundreds of families in the east valley when a local church paid off their outstanding medical bills.
Toddler leads preschool lunch prayer before enjoying a meal with classmates
Three-year-old Makhi from Missouri said a prayer for his preschool classmates before they shared lunch together.
Texas Catholic Bishops respond to Gov. Abbott refugee decision, "discouraging and disheartening"
According to the statement, the organization respects the Governor but believes his decision to reject the refugees is misguided. "It denies people who are fleeing persecution, including religious persecution, from being able to bring their gifts and talents to our state and contribute to the general common good of all Texans."
United Methodist Church leaders propose plan for amicable separation
United Methodist Church leaders from around the world are proposing a new conservative denomination that would split from the rest of the church in an attempt to resolve a yearslong dispute over gay marriage and gay clergy.
Los Angeles church to eliminate $5.3M in medical debt for low-income families
A Los Angeles church is paying off $5.3 million worth of medical debt for nearly 6,000 households in Southern California, according to one of the church’s pastors.
FOX 7 Discussion: Papal rule change regarding sex abuse cases
Diocese of Austin priest Father James Misko joins Marcel Clarke to discuss how the papal rule change regarding sex abuse cases will impact local Catholic churches.
Evangelical magazine Christianity Today: Trump must go
A major evangelical Christian magazine founded by the late Rev. Billy Graham on Thursday published an editorial calling for President Donald Trump’s removal from office.
Church pays off $1.62-million of medical debt for families
“We found out that there’s over $3 million in deferred medical debt in our city,” said Access Church’s lead pastor Jason Burns. "This $3 million is owned by people who live at less than half of the federal poverty line.”
Historic downtown Austin church celebrates 90th anniversary
Central Christian Church of Austin is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.
Kanye West and Joel Osteen listen to West’s new music at Lakewood Church
After a positive reaction from the audience while listening to "God Is" on Kanye West's new album, Osteen complimented West, saying, “You said more in 60 seconds than I say in my 30-minute message right there.”
Free tickets to Kanye West’s Lakewood Church performance being resold for $500
The free tickets to Kanye West’s performance on Sunday at Lakewood Church sold out in minutes – and now they are being resold for hundreds of dollars.
Texas faith-based pregnancy centers to offer contraceptives
A network of Christian pregnancy centers in Texas will be offering contraceptive options next year, according to the Associated Press.
North Carolina teacher suspended after allegedly segregating students based on political, religious beliefs
A North Carolina teacher was suspended after she allegedly segregated students — based on their religious and political beliefs.
Demario Davis 'Man of God' headband sales explode after NFL fine, he's giving it all to charity
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis' has raised $120,000 for a local Mississippi hospital through the sale of his "Man of God" headband that earned him a fine from the NFL back in September.
Share of Americans with no religious affiliation growing
.The portion of Americans with no religious affiliation is rising significantly, in tandem with a sharp drop in the percentage that identifies as Christians, according to new data from the Pew Research Center.
$3G 'Jesus Shoes' filled with holy water sell out within minutes
A limited-edition sneaker, which is filled with holy water in the soles and blessed by a priest, sold out within minutes of its debut, despite each pair costing a whopping $3,000.