Pope Francis resumes Sunday blessing amid coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis resumed Sunday Blessing from his window looking out to Saint Peter's Square on Sunday.
Pope Francis resumed Sunday Blessing from his window looking out to Saint Peter's Square on Sunday.
NJ announces dates for reopenings of childcare, sports, camps, horse racing, houses of worship
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced several reopening dates Friday for activities and organizations that have been shut down to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced several reopening dates Friday for activities and organizations that have been shut down to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
For top U.S. virus experts, faith and science work together
While faith and science face unprecedented challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, including to their relationship with each other, the two have worked in concert for several experts leading the U.S. government's pandemic response.
While faith and science face unprecedented challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, including to their relationship with each other, the two have worked in concert for several experts leading the U.S. government's pandemic response.
Blind high school senior graduates as valedictorian, receives scholarship to university
Jalen Ballard is an extraordinary high school graduate who accomplished becoming valedictorian and is headed to university with a scholarship under his belt.
Jalen Ballard is an extraordinary high school graduate who accomplished becoming valedictorian and is headed to university with a scholarship under his belt.
2 California church services sources of virus outbreaks, officials say
As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to release plans for how religious institutions can reopen in California during the coronavirus pandemic, health officials announced that two church services that were held without authorization have been sources of outbreaks.
As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to release plans for how religious institutions can reopen in California during the coronavirus pandemic, health officials announced that two church services that were held without authorization have been sources of outbreaks.
US Muslims try to balance Eid rituals with virus concerns
Many Muslims in America are navigating balancing religious and social rituals with concerns over the coronavirus as they look for ways to capture the Eid spirit this weekend.
Many Muslims in America are navigating balancing religious and social rituals with concerns over the coronavirus as they look for ways to capture the Eid spirit this weekend.
Churches nationwide preparing to reopen in defiance of coronavirus mandates
Churches across the nation are planning to open their doors and allow worshippers to "peacably gather" on Memorial Day weekend.
Churches across the nation are planning to open their doors and allow worshippers to "peacably gather" on Memorial Day weekend.
Coronavirus fallout dampens spirits as Muslims mark major holiday
The holiday will begin on Saturday or Sunday, depending on the sighting of the new moon, and the dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan will come to an end.
The holiday will begin on Saturday or Sunday, depending on the sighting of the new moon, and the dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan will come to an end.
Trump deems houses of worship 'essential,' calls on governors to allow them to reopen
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Archdiocese of NY unveils plan for phased worship reopening
The Archdiocese of New York is planning for a phased-in reopening during the coronavirus pandemic. Its five-phase plan uses protocols developed with the advice of medical professionals to help safeguard worshipers.
The Archdiocese of New York is planning for a phased-in reopening during the coronavirus pandemic. Its five-phase plan uses protocols developed with the advice of medical professionals to help safeguard worshipers.
NY houses of worship preparing to reopen with new safety protocols
The Archdiocese of New York is planning for a phased-in reopening during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Archdiocese of New York is planning for a phased-in reopening during the coronavirus pandemic.
1,200 California pastors to defy state's stay-at-home order on May 31
More than 1,200 California pastors say they will resume in-person services on May 31 in defiance of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
More than 1,200 California pastors say they will resume in-person services on May 31 in defiance of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
New York opens the door to small religious gatherings
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said New York will allow small religious gatherings starting Thursday. Religious gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed statewide as long as participants wear masks and practice social distancing. The state also is allowing drive-in and parking lot services.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said New York will allow small religious gatherings starting Thursday. Religious gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed statewide as long as participants wear masks and practice social distancing. The state also is allowing drive-in and parking lot services.
US says California's reopening plan discriminates against churches
The head of the federal Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division told Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday that his plan to reopen California discriminates against churches.
The head of the federal Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division told Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday that his plan to reopen California discriminates against churches.
Pandemic will alter Communion rituals for many US Christians
Holy Communion will undergo major changes once the country reopens.
Holy Communion will undergo major changes once the country reopens.
Catholic church closes after priests get coronavirus
A Catholic church in Houston has closed its doors after five of its leaders tested positive for COVID-19, including two priests who had helped celebrate public masses which had resumed earlier this month.
A Catholic church in Houston has closed its doors after five of its leaders tested positive for COVID-19, including two priests who had helped celebrate public masses which had resumed earlier this month.
New York pastor threatened with $1,000 fine for holding drive-in church service
A New York church with 40 members held a drive-in service Sunday after being warned by police that it was a violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A New York church with 40 members held a drive-in service Sunday after being warned by police that it was a violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.
When religion sided with science: Medieval lessons for surviving COVID-19
The idea of prayer as a vital part of any response to COVID-19 might feel inappropriate or even irresponsible to some in a world that often views medicine and religion as polar opposites – one turning to science, the other to God.
The idea of prayer as a vital part of any response to COVID-19 might feel inappropriate or even irresponsible to some in a world that often views medicine and religion as polar opposites – one turning to science, the other to God.
NYPD shuts down Brooklyn Orthodox school
Police in New York shut down a Yeshiva school that was operating in defiance of a mandatory coronavirus shutdown.
Police in New York shut down a Yeshiva school that was operating in defiance of a mandatory coronavirus shutdown.
Priest uses squirt gun to shoot holy water and maintain social distancing
A priest in Detroit has been using a squirt gun to dispense holy water and maintain social distancing.
A priest in Detroit has been using a squirt gun to dispense holy water and maintain social distancing.