New York brewers discontinue Hindu deity-themed beer
The beer was a New England-style double IPA that was a part of a series of deity-themed beers.
The beer was a New England-style double IPA that was a part of a series of deity-themed beers.
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.
The cancellation announced Friday by church officials is the latest sign that disruptions to normal religious activity will continue through the holidays.
Report: Manhattan man admits to anti-Semitic vandalism of lawmaker's office
The New York Post reports Karan Aggarwala is charged with harassment, criminal trespass and making graffiti.
The New York Post reports Karan Aggarwala is charged with harassment, criminal trespass and making graffiti.
Rare 15th-century religious manuscript discovered under the floorboards of historic house
Other items spanning the centuries were also found.
Other items spanning the centuries were also found.
Pope Francis: Rich can't get priority for vaccine, poor need help
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
From NYC to Hudson Valley, public, Catholic schools lay out reopening plans with concerns
Mayor Bill de Blasio is trying to give New York City parents peace of mind as the time frame to decide on their children's education is closing in on them. “I would send my kids without hesitation to a New York City Public School," said de Blasio during a news conference Tuesday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is trying to give New York City parents peace of mind as the time frame to decide on their children's education is closing in on them. “I would send my kids without hesitation to a New York City Public School," said de Blasio during a news conference Tuesday.
NJ priest accused of groping woman in church
A Roman Catholic priest serving the Newark area was arrested and is facing two charges related to sexually harassing an adult, police said.
A Roman Catholic priest serving the Newark area was arrested and is facing two charges related to sexually harassing an adult, police said.
Liberty University's Jerry Falwell Jr. taking leave of absence
Liberty University issued a one-sentence statement Friday announcing the decision.
Liberty University issued a one-sentence statement Friday announcing the decision.
Controversy over Hindu temple in India draws crowds to Times Square
Videos posted online show Hindu celebrators dressed in yellow and orange, waiving flags, dancing and chanting Wednesday evening. Protesters held signs reading, "BJP is Islamophobia," referring to the Indian ruling party.
Videos posted online show Hindu celebrators dressed in yellow and orange, waiving flags, dancing and chanting Wednesday evening. Protesters held signs reading, "BJP is Islamophobia," referring to the Indian ruling party.
'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.
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
San Francisco priest says 'fear has replaced faith' and reports on COVID-19 are 'largely unreal'
Father Joseph Ilo also brought politics into the fray, noting that stoking fear about the deadly virus is raging during an election year. "Those who control the media have stated a vitriolic opposition to our incumbent president," he wrote.
Father Joseph Ilo also brought politics into the fray, noting that stoking fear about the deadly virus is raging during an election year. "Those who control the media have stated a vitriolic opposition to our incumbent president," he wrote.
NYPD searching for pair of suspects in string of anti-Semitic hat thefts in Brooklyn
The NYPD is on the hunt for two men who have allegedly been stealing hats from Hasidic men walking in Bed-Stuy and Williamsburg.
The NYPD is on the hunt for two men who have allegedly been stealing hats from Hasidic men walking in Bed-Stuy and Williamsburg.
Lightning sets fire to church in Queens
Fire marshals confirmed that a lightning strike sparked the flames.
Fire marshals confirmed that a lightning strike sparked the flames.
Crowd of worshipers flouts social distancing in California as state reports most COVID-19 cases in US
Cameras captured hundreds of people attending a worship service Wednesday night, many of them without masks and ignoring social distancing guidelines.
Cameras captured hundreds of people attending a worship service Wednesday night, many of them without masks and ignoring social distancing guidelines.
13 nuns die of coronavirus at Michigan convent
Thirteen Roman Catholic nuns from the same Michigan convent died from the coronavirus in a deadly wave that claimed 12 in just one month.
Thirteen Roman Catholic nuns from the same Michigan convent died from the coronavirus in a deadly wave that claimed 12 in just one month.
Legal issues around coronavirus vaccine mandates
If states don't require COVID vaccines, could a Trump or Biden administration enforce a national vaccination law?
If states don't require COVID vaccines, could a Trump or Biden administration enforce a national vaccination law?
Arson suspected in fire at 15th-century Nantes cathedral in France
Authorities believe that a fire at a historic 15-century cathedral in France was started intentionally.
Authorities believe that a fire at a historic 15-century cathedral in France was started intentionally.
Fire Rips Through Historic Nantes Cathedral
A fire ripped through parts of St Peter?s and St Paul?s Cathedral in Nantes, France, on July 18, with firefighters working to bring the blaze under control from the plaza outside. Credit: Pompiers de France via Storyful
A fire ripped through parts of St Peter?s and St Paul?s Cathedral in Nantes, France, on July 18, with firefighters working to bring the blaze under control from the plaza outside. Credit: Pompiers de France via Storyful
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.
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.
Nick Cannon apologizes to Jewish community for hurtful words
Nick Cannon apologized to the Jewish community late Wednesday for his “hurtful and divisive" words.
Nick Cannon apologized to the Jewish community late Wednesday for his “hurtful and divisive" words.