Some Orthodox Jews bristle at response to virus surge in New York
Many residents of New York City's Orthodox Jewish communities are reviving health measures they abandoned over the summer, such as social distancing and wearing masks.
Many residents of New York City's Orthodox Jewish communities are reviving health measures they abandoned over the summer, such as social distancing and wearing masks.
Diocese of Camden files for bankruptcy
The Diocese of Camden has filed for bankruptcy, citing revenue losses because of the millions it paid out to clergy abuse victims and the pandemic.
The Diocese of Camden has filed for bankruptcy, citing revenue losses because of the millions it paid out to clergy abuse victims and the pandemic.
Diocese of Rockville Centre files for bankruptcy
The Diocese of Rockville Centre on Long Island has filed for bankruptcy protection after hundreds of sex abuse lawsuits.
The Diocese of Rockville Centre on Long Island has filed for bankruptcy protection after hundreds of sex abuse lawsuits.
Diocese of Rockville Centre files for bankruptcy protection
The Diocese of Rockville Centre filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday.
The Diocese of Rockville Centre filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday.
Gov. Cuomo raises alarm about new virus hot spots
Just 10 ZIP codes represent a quarter of the state's new infections in recent testing, according to the governor. A disproportionate number of new cases have come from communities home to many Orthodox Jews.
Just 10 ZIP codes represent a quarter of the state's new infections in recent testing, according to the governor. A disproportionate number of new cases have come from communities home to many Orthodox Jews.
Pastor who prayed against mask mandate lands in ICU for COVID-19, still believes in personal choice
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.
Because of COVID, Jews will ring in Rosh Hashana with empty synagogue seats
With the coronavirus pandemic, seats will be empty at synagogues and temples throughout California.
With the coronavirus pandemic, seats will be empty at synagogues and temples throughout California.
Dearborn Catholic priest compared BLM to 9/11 attackers in homily
The pastor of a Roman Catholic church in suburban Detroit is apologizing after a fellow priest likened Black Lives Matter to the people responsible for the 9/11 attacks.
The pastor of a Roman Catholic church in suburban Detroit is apologizing after a fellow priest likened Black Lives Matter to the people responsible for the 9/11 attacks.
Priests, staff member at Pleasantville church test positive for coronavirus
Officials have confirmed that two priests and a staff member at a Catholic Church in Pleasantville have contracted COVID-19, and it is unclear how many people may have been exposed following several days of services.
Officials have confirmed that two priests and a staff member at a Catholic Church in Pleasantville have contracted COVID-19, and it is unclear how many people may have been exposed following several days of services.
NYPD chief chaplain mugged; suspect in custody
The chief chaplain of the NYPD was reportedly assaulted by a man who attempted to steal his wallet early Tuesday morning.
The chief chaplain of the NYPD was reportedly assaulted by a man who attempted to steal his wallet early Tuesday morning.
Murder of church caretaker rocks Brooklyn congregation
Edward James spent most of his time at the Glorious Church of God and Christ in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn where he was either working or attending Sunday services.
Edward James spent most of his time at the Glorious Church of God and Christ in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn where he was either working or attending Sunday services.
Liberty University announces investigation into Jerry Falwell Jr.'s tenure after resignation
Liberty University is opening an independent investigation into Jerry Falwell Jr.’s tenure as president.
Liberty University is opening an independent investigation into Jerry Falwell Jr.’s tenure as president.
Nun, U.S. Army officer, calls President Trump “the most pro-life President that this nation has ever had”
President Trump accepted his party's renomination on a massive White House South Lawn stage Thursday night.
President Trump accepted his party's renomination on a massive White House South Lawn stage Thursday night.
Jerry Falwell Jr. confirms he's resigned from Liberty University
Falwell confirmed his departure on Tuesday, a day after the school said he had submitted, then rescinded his resignation.
Falwell confirmed his departure on Tuesday, a day after the school said he had submitted, then rescinded his resignation.
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.