Pope Francis celebrates 85th birthday as reform hits stride
Pope Francis turns 85 on Dec. 17, a milestone as he continues efforts to make the Catholic Church more attuned to the laity.
Pope Francis turns 85 on Dec. 17, a milestone as he continues efforts to make the Catholic Church more attuned to the laity.
Haiti kidnapping: All Christian Aid Ministries hostages freed, police say
The Christian Aid Ministries hostages in Haiti have all been freed, according to the group and police. The group of 17 was kidnapped on Oct. 16.
The Christian Aid Ministries hostages in Haiti have all been freed, according to the group and police. The group of 17 was kidnapped on Oct. 16.
National Cathedral to ring funeral bell 800 times in memory of 800K Americans lost to COVID-19
The Washington National Cathedral will ring its funeral bell 800 times Wednesday in memory of the 800,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19.
The Washington National Cathedral will ring its funeral bell 800 times Wednesday in memory of the 800,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19.
Judge: Christmas trees aren't religious symbols, menorah won't be displayed
A federal judge in California has ruled that Christmas trees are no longer seen as religious symbols and therefore, a menorah – which is religious – can be refused from being displayed at a school holiday ceremony.
A federal judge in California has ruled that Christmas trees are no longer seen as religious symbols and therefore, a menorah – which is religious – can be refused from being displayed at a school holiday ceremony.
Bishop tells children Santa doesn't exist
A Roman Catholic diocese has apologized to outraged parents after its bishop told a group of children that Santa Claus doesn't exist.
A Roman Catholic diocese has apologized to outraged parents after its bishop told a group of children that Santa Claus doesn't exist.
NY religious organizations prepare for indoor mask mandate
The mandate, which begins Monday, will run until at least January 15, at which point Governor Kathy Hochul says she will re-evaluate based on the number of cases.
The mandate, which begins Monday, will run until at least January 15, at which point Governor Kathy Hochul says she will re-evaluate based on the number of cases.
Pope Francis addresses nun abuse detailed in investigative expose
During an audience with members of the Vatican’s congregation for religious orders, Pope Francis cited a new investigative expose of the problem written by a reporter for the Holy See’s media, Salvatore Cernuzio.
During an audience with members of the Vatican’s congregation for religious orders, Pope Francis cited a new investigative expose of the problem written by a reporter for the Holy See’s media, Salvatore Cernuzio.
Lakewood Church money: Plumber who found cash, checks in wall to get $20K
Crime Stoppers of Houston is gifting $20,000 to the plumber who found a large amount of money inside of a wall at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church last month. Police believe the money is connected to a theft case from 2014.
Crime Stoppers of Houston is gifting $20,000 to the plumber who found a large amount of money inside of a wall at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church last month. Police believe the money is connected to a theft case from 2014.
Congregants of historic East Village church destroyed by 2020 fire keep the faith
One year ago, a fire ripped through the beloved Middle Collegiate Church in the East Village, destroying it. However, its congregants haven't lost the faith, taking to the streets Sunday for a pilgrimage.
One year ago, a fire ripped through the beloved Middle Collegiate Church in the East Village, destroying it. However, its congregants haven't lost the faith, taking to the streets Sunday for a pilgrimage.
Temple rebuilds from severe damage caused by Ida
Temple Tikvah in Nassau County suffered so much flood damage from the remnants of Ida that the cleanup and restoration will cost millions of dollars. The congregation hopes to get enough money from federal aid and generous donations to pay for the long project.
Temple Tikvah in Nassau County suffered so much flood damage from the remnants of Ida that the cleanup and restoration will cost millions of dollars. The congregation hopes to get enough money from federal aid and generous donations to pay for the long project.
Holocaust children's tree planted in Lower Manhattan
A emotional tree dedication took place at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park City on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. A group of children imprisoned at the Theresienstadt concentration camp during the Holocaust planted a tree in secret inside the camp. Although the tree was later destroyed in a flood, saplings had been cut from it and planted all across the world. A philanthropist in Pennsylvania owns a farm where seven trees grown from the original tree are now thriving. He agreed to donate one to the museum in New York.
A emotional tree dedication took place at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park City on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. A group of children imprisoned at the Theresienstadt concentration camp during the Holocaust planted a tree in secret inside the camp. Although the tree was later destroyed in a flood, saplings had been cut from it and planted all across the world. A philanthropist in Pennsylvania owns a farm where seven trees grown from the original tree are now thriving. He agreed to donate one to the museum in New York.
‘Chanukah Sameach’ : Biden recognizes Hanukkah 2021 with well wishes
“From our family to yours, and from the People’s House to your own homes, Jill and I wish you and your loved ones a Chanukah Sameach, a Happy Hanukkah!” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
“From our family to yours, and from the People’s House to your own homes, Jill and I wish you and your loved ones a Chanukah Sameach, a Happy Hanukkah!” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
Survey: Few Americans blame God for COVID-19 pandemic, other tragedies
A large majority of U.S. adults believe that most of the suffering in the world comes from people rather than from God, according to surveys from the Pew Research Center.
A large majority of U.S. adults believe that most of the suffering in the world comes from people rather than from God, according to surveys from the Pew Research Center.
How Jewish delis are evolving with the times
Classic Jewish delis may be a dying breed nationwide, the ones that are still alive say they're here to stay.
Classic Jewish delis may be a dying breed nationwide, the ones that are still alive say they're here to stay.
Haiti kidnapping: 2 missionaries freed weeks after abduction, organization says
Christian Aid Ministries issued a statement Sunday saying the two “are safe, in good spirits and being cared for.”
Christian Aid Ministries issued a statement Sunday saying the two “are safe, in good spirits and being cared for.”
'FUNDAMENTAL JUSTICE': After 56 years, 2 men cleared in murder of Malcolm X
Two men who for decades steadfastly maintained their innocence in the 1965 assassination of civil rights icon Malcolm X were exonerated on Thursday, after a nearly two-year-long re-investigation.
Two men who for decades steadfastly maintained their innocence in the 1965 assassination of civil rights icon Malcolm X were exonerated on Thursday, after a nearly two-year-long re-investigation.
Texas church under fire over 'Let's go Brandon' chants caught on video
A Texas church is coming under fire over a video showing people inside the place of worship chanting the viral anti-Biden phrase, "Let’s Go Brandon."
A Texas church is coming under fire over a video showing people inside the place of worship chanting the viral anti-Biden phrase, "Let’s Go Brandon."
That's one way to open hunting season - deer filmed running through Michigan church
When faith leaders arrived at their Sturgis church Monday morning, they found signs of breaking and entering. It soon became clear it wasn't a human that had broken in.
When faith leaders arrived at their Sturgis church Monday morning, they found signs of breaking and entering. It soon became clear it wasn't a human that had broken in.
FBI charges suspect in Congregation Beth Israel fire
18-year-old Franklin Barrett Sechriest now faces an arson charge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas under code 18 U.S.C. § 844(i).
18-year-old Franklin Barrett Sechriest now faces an arson charge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas under code 18 U.S.C. § 844(i).
Anti-Semitic rant at public meeting in Haverstraw condemned
A man's hateful comments during a town hall meeting stemmed from a discussion about a proposal to create a new synagogue in town.
A man's hateful comments during a town hall meeting stemmed from a discussion about a proposal to create a new synagogue in town.