Happy birthday: France's spectacular abbey Mont-Saint-Michel turns 1,000

Legend has it that the archangel Michael appeared in 708, instructing the bishop of nearby Avranches to build him a church on the rocky outcrop.

Mormon missionary killed, 3 others hurt in Brazil bus crash

Church leaders said 20-year-old Elder Izaak Orion Card, 20, of Anchorage, Alaska, lost his life in a rural area near the city of Tibagi.

Pope Francis gets back to work after battling fever

Pope Francis resumed regular appointments on Saturday, one day after canceling his schedule due to a fever.

Timothy Keller, prominent NYC-based pastor and best-selling author, dies at 72

Timothy Keller, a pastor and best-selling author who founded the influential Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, died after a three-year bout with pancreatic cancer.

1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible sells for $38 million at NYC auction

A 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible that is one of the world’s oldest surviving biblical manuscripts has sold for $38 million in New York.

Long Island man attributes miraculous recovery to 'angel'

A Long Island man is on a mission to help a renowned Catholic activist achieve sainthood. He credits the blessed Pierre Giorgio Frassati for saving his life after a traumatic injury.

Pope's move will give women louder voice in Catholic Church

"This is a huge crack in the stained glass ceiling of the Catholic Church," said one advocate for women to become priests.

Kenya cult deaths: 39 bodies found amid investigation into pastor

A pastor in Kenya has been arrested over links to cultism, and dozens of bodies are still being discovered on his land.

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday amid joy and tragedy

After the Ramadan month of fasting, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with feasts and family visits. The day has ushered in a day of prayers and joy for many around the world.

Supreme Court hears Christian mail carrier's religious tolerance case

The Supreme Court is being asked to decide under what circumstances businesses must accommodate the needs of religious employees.

Pope Francis slams 'insinuations' against John Paul II as baseless

An audiotape from a purported Roman mobster insinuated that John Paul would go out looking for underage girls to molest. The Vatican calls it "slanderous."

Easter service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral focuses on the idea of 'oneness'

For the second year in a row, Easter, Passover and Ramadan, fell on the same weekend. The event was packed with a colorful crowd in hats and decorative clothing all coming together to celebrate.

Fire tears through Massachusetts church on Easter Sunday

The fire at a church in Cambridge broke out not long after Easter services, prompting a partial roof collapse, officials said.