Poll: 63% of religious Americans believe COVID-19 pandemic is message from God for humanity to change
A poll of 1,002 adults was conducted April 30-May 4 that found that 31% of Americans who believe feel strongly that the virus is a sign from God telling humanity to change.
A poll of 1,002 adults was conducted April 30-May 4 that found that 31% of Americans who believe feel strongly that the virus is a sign from God telling humanity to change.
Houses of worship gain audience by going online during virus
From the Vatican, to the village church, to mosques and temples, shuttered places of worship are streaming religious services for a global audience during the pandemic. Many viewers are embracing the change as they seek spiritual help and connections with others.
From the Vatican, to the village church, to mosques and temples, shuttered places of worship are streaming religious services for a global audience during the pandemic. Many viewers are embracing the change as they seek spiritual help and connections with others.
Catholic Charities of New York opens pop-up food pantry in Queens
Catholic Charities of New York is giving back to one of the communities hardest-hit by COVID-19, handing out nearly 5,000 bags of food to needy families in Elmhurst, Queens.
Catholic Charities of New York is giving back to one of the communities hardest-hit by COVID-19, handing out nearly 5,000 bags of food to needy families in Elmhurst, Queens.
Young Brooklyn priest loses mentor, then his father -- both to virus
The Rev. Joseph Dutan lost his mentor and the first Catholic priest in the United States to die from the coronavirus. Days later, Dutan’s own father contracted COVID-19. Dutan has mourned personal loss while he continues to console the community of St. Brigid Catholic church in Brooklyn during the pandemic.
The Rev. Joseph Dutan lost his mentor and the first Catholic priest in the United States to die from the coronavirus. Days later, Dutan’s own father contracted COVID-19. Dutan has mourned personal loss while he continues to console the community of St. Brigid Catholic church in Brooklyn during the pandemic.
FBI: Suspect in weapons sting made anti-Semitic posts online
The FBI says two men bought rifles with obliterated serial numbers from an undercover agent.
The FBI says two men bought rifles with obliterated serial numbers from an undercover agent.
Report: Anti-Semitic incidents in US hit record high in 2019
The Jewish civil rights group counted the highest annual tally since the New York City-based group began tracking anti-Semitic incidents in 1979.
The Jewish civil rights group counted the highest annual tally since the New York City-based group began tracking anti-Semitic incidents in 1979.
‘God is a superhero’: Little girl delivers passionate sermon from home amid pandemic
4-year-old Grace delivers a passionate sermon from her Alabama home.
4-year-old Grace delivers a passionate sermon from her Alabama home.
Church faces $300 fine for holding worship services
The pastor of a Massachusetts church faces a $300 civil fine for allegedly ignoring the state's ban on gatherings of 10 or more people during the coronavirus pandemic.
The pastor of a Massachusetts church faces a $300 civil fine for allegedly ignoring the state's ban on gatherings of 10 or more people during the coronavirus pandemic.
NYPD shuts down another Hasidic funeral
Tensions between police and members of New York City’s Hasidic Jewish community flared again Thursday as officers interrupted a crowded funeral procession to crack down on social distancing violators.
Tensions between police and members of New York City’s Hasidic Jewish community flared again Thursday as officers interrupted a crowded funeral procession to crack down on social distancing violators.
Mayor de Blasio slammed for breaking up rabbi's funeral
Mayor Bill de Blasio blasted the Jewish community in Williamsburg following a large turnout for a rabbi's funeral during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Bill de Blasio blasted the Jewish community in Williamsburg following a large turnout for a rabbi's funeral during the coronavirus pandemic.
Chaplain gives glimpse inside hospital ICU
Rev. Rocky Walker works on the COVID floor at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Rev. Rocky Walker works on the COVID floor at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Health officials ready new guidelines as restrictions ease
The Trump administration is reviewing proposed new guidelines for how restaurants, schools, churches and businesses can safely reopen as states look to gradually lift their coronavirus restrictions.
The Trump administration is reviewing proposed new guidelines for how restaurants, schools, churches and businesses can safely reopen as states look to gradually lift their coronavirus restrictions.
Louisiana pastor who flouted social distancing urges Americans to donate stimulus checks to his church
Using #PastorSpellStimulusChallenge, Pastor Tony Spell is asking members of his congregation and other Americans to donate the stimulus money they received from the federal government to his church's fund designated to help evangelists, missionaries, and music ministers.
Using #PastorSpellStimulusChallenge, Pastor Tony Spell is asking members of his congregation and other Americans to donate the stimulus money they received from the federal government to his church's fund designated to help evangelists, missionaries, and music ministers.
Louisiana pastor who flouted social distancing urges Americans to donate stimulus checks to his church
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
Sheriff cites California pastor for 'hiding' congregants on Easter Sunday
Before Easter, Sheriff Vernon H. Warnke said in a Facebook message that he, too, as a Christian would love to attend church in real life on the holiest day of the year. But he added that the people elected him to keep them safe and he warned that everyone must stay home.
Before Easter, Sheriff Vernon H. Warnke said in a Facebook message that he, too, as a Christian would love to attend church in real life on the holiest day of the year. But he added that the people elected him to keep them safe and he warned that everyone must stay home.
Churches sue California governor over antivirus orders
The churches argue that the state and local orders are overly broad and that they can practice safe social distancing in the same manner as grocery stores and other outlets that are considered essential services and allowed to remain open.
The churches argue that the state and local orders are overly broad and that they can practice safe social distancing in the same manner as grocery stores and other outlets that are considered essential services and allowed to remain open.
Amid virus, world's Christians mark an Easter like no other
Christians around the world celebrated Easter Sunday isolated in their homes by the coronavirus while pastors preached the faith’s joyous news of Christ's resurrection to empty pews.
Christians around the world celebrated Easter Sunday isolated in their homes by the coronavirus while pastors preached the faith’s joyous news of Christ's resurrection to empty pews.
Christians around the world celebrate Easter Sunday under coronavirus
Christians from around the world celebrated an Easter Sunday upended by the coronavirus without the usual crowded church Masses and large family gatherings.
Christians from around the world celebrated an Easter Sunday upended by the coronavirus without the usual crowded church Masses and large family gatherings.
Pope: Easter gives hope in our 'darkest hour,' despite fear
Easter offers a message of hope in people’s “darkest hour," Pope Francis said, as he celebrated a late-night vigil Mass Saturday in St. Peter’s Basilica, with the public barred because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Easter offers a message of hope in people’s “darkest hour," Pope Francis said, as he celebrated a late-night vigil Mass Saturday in St. Peter’s Basilica, with the public barred because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christians across the nation prepare to celebrate Easter while social distancing
From the Vatican to New York City and around the world, Christians are preparing to celebrate a unique Easter under the shadow of coronavirus.
From the Vatican to New York City and around the world, Christians are preparing to celebrate a unique Easter under the shadow of coronavirus.