Alabama church shooting: 3rd victim dies, police say
A third elderly church member who was shot when a man pulled out a handgun during a potluck dinner has died, police said Friday.
UMC pastor files lawsuit after being accused of ‘practicing homosexuality’
A pastor claimed some members interrupted her service and she could be out of a job because of work she did with the LGBTQ community.
Pelosi pushes back on archbishop who denies her Communion
“I respect people’s views about that. But I don’t respect us foisting it onto others.” Nancy Pelosi added, “Our archbishop has been vehemently against LGBTQ rights. In fact, he led the way in an initiative on the ballot in California.”
San Francisco archbishop bans Pelosi from receiving communion over abortion support
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said Friday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is barred from receiving Holy Communion over her support for abortion rights.
Pope Francis shares secret recipe for a bad knee: A shot of tequila
Doctors have prescribed a wheelchair, cane and physical therapy to help heal Pope Francis’ bad knee. He has other ideas.
California church shooting: Alleged gunman 'politically motivated' by hatred for Taiwanese people
Officials said they believe the shooting inside Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods was a "politically motivated hate incident.”
California church shooting: Suspect 'politically motivated' by hatred for Taiwanese people
Officials said they believe the shooting inside Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, California was a "politically motivated hate incident” driven by the suspected gunman David Chou’s hatred for Taiwanese people.
Hero pastor helped stop Laguna Woods church shooter by hitting him with chair
Law enforcement say the parishioners showed 'exceptional heroism and bravery.'
Relatives charged after 3-year-old died at San Jose church exorcism
Three people have now been arrested and charged following the death of a 3-year-old girl at a church exorcism in San Jose.
United Methodist bishops acknowledge breakup is imminent
The United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops acknowledged the inevitable breakup of their denomination – a schism that will widen this weekend with the launch of a global movement led by theologically conservative Methodists.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Survivors unite to deliver powerful message
Holocaust survivors across the world are uniting to deliver a message on the dangers of unchecked hate and the importance of remembrance at a time of rising global antisemitism. The annual remembrance known as Yom HaShoah is one of the most solemn on Israel's calendar.
Israel comes to standstill for Holocaust day, honors 6 million Jews killed
Sirens blaring for two minutes across Israel on Thursday signaled an annual ritual honoring the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust.
Christian students sue university over ‘censorship’ for belief on gay marriage
A group of Christian students said the university effectively silenced them amid growing campus backlash for their views on marriage.
Everyday saints: Artist canonizes working class to show ‘beauty’ and ‘light’
Erin Currier travels the world and says she often notices the best virtues in people that are often overlooked in society.
Supreme Court to hear case of Bremerton football coach fired for praying on field
A former Washington state football coach who lost his job for praying on the field after games is making his case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.
Orthodox Easter COVID-themed candles being sold in Greece
Greeks celebrate Easter with other Orthodox Christians on Sunday. A central feature is the Easter candle given as gifts to children. A candle that resembles a COVID-19 test kit is a best seller at a shop in Athens.
New Jersey diocese agrees to $87.5M deal to settle sex abuse suits
A New Jersey Catholic diocese has agreed to pay $87.5 million to settle claims involving clergy sex abuse with some 300 alleged victims in one of the largest cash settlements involving the Catholic Church in the United States.
Satan Club rejected at elementary school
A Pennsylvania school board has rejected an after-school Satan Club for an elementary school.
Easter Sunday marks return to in-person worship for Christians across U.S.
For many Christians, this weekend marks the first time in three years they will gather in person to celebrate Easter Sunday, a welcome chance to share one of the faith’s holiest days side-by-side with fellow parishioners.
How some Easter traditions were inspired by ancient spring rituals
Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but a few aspects of the holiday were adopted from religions outside of Christianity.