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.
Vatican says bishops should report sex abuse to police
The Vatican issued a long-awaited manual for bishops and religious superiors on conducting in-house investigations into allegations of priests who rape and molest minors and vulnerable adults.
The Vatican issued a long-awaited manual for bishops and religious superiors on conducting in-house investigations into allegations of priests who rape and molest minors and vulnerable adults.
Man crashes into church, sets it on fire with parishioners inside, sheriff says
A Florida man was arrested Saturday after plowing his vehicle into a Catholic church and then setting the building on fire as parishioners were inside preparing for Mass, according to officials
A Florida man was arrested Saturday after plowing his vehicle into a Catholic church and then setting the building on fire as parishioners were inside preparing for Mass, according to officials
Dozens of Catholic schools across NYC to close
Nearly 30 Catholic schools across New York City will close for good due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced Thursday.
Nearly 30 Catholic schools across New York City will close for good due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced Thursday.
Over 20 Catholic schools closing across NYC
Over 20 Catholic schools across New York City will be closing for good due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over 20 Catholic schools across New York City will be closing for good due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Outrage after California bans singing in churches amid coronavirus pandemic
Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.
Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.
Church advertises AR-15 gun giveaway at Sunday service that bans ‘ANTIFA-like’ apparel, baggy pants
A church in Troy, New York is facing criticism for holding a raffle giveaway offering church-goers the chance to win an AR-15 assault rifle.
A church in Troy, New York is facing criticism for holding a raffle giveaway offering church-goers the chance to win an AR-15 assault rifle.
St. Patrick's Cathedral holds first public Sunday Mass since COVID-19 pandemic began
On Sunday, St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan held its first indoor public Mass since the coronavirus pandemic began.
On Sunday, St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan held its first indoor public Mass since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Judge blocks 25% capacity rule for religious services in NY
A federal judge has blocked New York state from enforcing coronavirus restrictions limiting indoor religious gatherings to 25% capacity when other types of gatherings are limited to 50%.
A federal judge has blocked New York state from enforcing coronavirus restrictions limiting indoor religious gatherings to 25% capacity when other types of gatherings are limited to 50%.