Mayor de Blasio: Religious services will be shut down; fines, closures possible
The mayor said the city has gotten reports of a small number of religious communities are still ignoring the rules banning gatherings and continue to hold group services.
The mayor said the city has gotten reports of a small number of religious communities are still ignoring the rules banning gatherings and continue to hold group services.
Volunteers work to provide meals for Holocaust survivors amid coronavirus crisis
Before the virus outbreak, about 40 survivors would come daily to Nachas (Yiddish for “joy”) to receive legal assistance, study Torah, exercise, get counseling — and to eat. All activities were suspended as New York state asked residents to stay at home unless they have vital reasons to go out.
Before the virus outbreak, about 40 survivors would come daily to Nachas (Yiddish for “joy”) to receive legal assistance, study Torah, exercise, get counseling — and to eat. All activities were suspended as New York state asked residents to stay at home unless they have vital reasons to go out.
Two priests in Queens and Brooklyn test positive for coronavirus
Two priests in New York City have reportedly tested positive for coronavirus, according to the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Two priests in New York City have reportedly tested positive for coronavirus, according to the Diocese of Brooklyn.
NYPD, FDNY disperse Orthodox Jewish groups amid COVID-19 outbreak
Videos posted on social media platforms purport to show weddings and prayer groups going on as usual in heavily Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
Videos posted on social media platforms purport to show weddings and prayer groups going on as usual in heavily Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
Worshippers go online, those at services keep a distance
Pastors across the United States delivered sermons to empty pews Sunday as houses of worship adjusted to the reality of the coronavirus pandemic, with the Vatican indicating that the holiest week on its calendar will look vastly different next month.
Pastors across the United States delivered sermons to empty pews Sunday as houses of worship adjusted to the reality of the coronavirus pandemic, with the Vatican indicating that the holiest week on its calendar will look vastly different next month.
Coronavirus threat disrupts some religious services, while others remain defiant
While the coronavirus threat has disrupted religious services for many worshipers in New York City, others remain determined to practice their faith, especially at a time like this.
While the coronavirus threat has disrupted religious services for many worshipers in New York City, others remain determined to practice their faith, especially at a time like this.
Places of worship cancel, livestream and hold drive-thru services in wake of global pandemic
At Bay Church in Concord on Sunday, religious leadership was offering drive-through services so that people can stay in their own cars but still attend service.
At Bay Church in Concord on Sunday, religious leadership was offering drive-through services so that people can stay in their own cars but still attend service.
New York archdiocese cancels all masses in New York
All of the masses at nearly 300 parishes in New York State have been canceled this weekend, due to the coronavirus outbreak.
All of the masses at nearly 300 parishes in New York State have been canceled this weekend, due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints suspends church gatherings due to coronavirus pandemic
Officials with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Thursday that all gatherings of church members, worldwide, will be suspended until further notice as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Officials with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Thursday that all gatherings of church members, worldwide, will be suspended until further notice as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
After deadly tornado, Tennessee communities worship, rebuild in the rubble: 'Our faith is very, very strong'
After a deadly tornado swept through the heart of Tennessee last week, killing dozens and injuring many, the Nashville area and surrounding communities are pulling together with faith and resilience.
After a deadly tornado swept through the heart of Tennessee last week, killing dozens and injuring many, the Nashville area and surrounding communities are pulling together with faith and resilience.
Pope to give public blessings via video because of coronavirus outbreak
Pope Francis will deliver his next two public blessings via video to prevent crowds from gathering as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus.
Pope Francis will deliver his next two public blessings via video to prevent crowds from gathering as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus.
Vatican City reports its first case of coronavirus days after Pope tested negative
Vatican City was hit by the virus, with the tiny city-state confirming its first coronavirus case Friday but not saying who was infected. The Vatican has insisted Pope Francis, who has been sick, only has a cold.
Vatican City was hit by the virus, with the tiny city-state confirming its first coronavirus case Friday but not saying who was infected. The Vatican has insisted Pope Francis, who has been sick, only has a cold.
Worries over virus prompt changes in many worship services
A rising number of churches across the United States are making changes in response to the coronavirus outbreak, including a decision by numerous Catholic dioceses to suspend the serving of wine during Communion.
A rising number of churches across the United States are making changes in response to the coronavirus outbreak, including a decision by numerous Catholic dioceses to suspend the serving of wine during Communion.
Arkansas police officer prays for students at school’s flagpole everyday
A school resource officer in Wynne, Arkansas, is going viral for his daily act of kindness each morning before school starts.
A school resource officer in Wynne, Arkansas, is going viral for his daily act of kindness each morning before school starts.
Westchester synagogue closed; congregants self-quarantined
An attorney from Westchester County is hospitalized in Manhattan and being treated for COVID-19.
An attorney from Westchester County is hospitalized in Manhattan and being treated for COVID-19.
Coughing, Pope Francis tells pilgrims he is skipping retreat because of a cold
Pope Francis said he is skipping a week-long retreat because of a cold.
Pope Francis said he is skipping a week-long retreat because of a cold.
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston suspends Communion due to coronavirus
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is suspending the distribution of Holy Communion from the chalice and will distribute only under the form of the host until further notice.
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is suspending the distribution of Holy Communion from the chalice and will distribute only under the form of the host until further notice.
Pope Francis sick for second day
Pope Francis canceled his official audiences Friday after apparently coming down with a cold.
Pope Francis canceled his official audiences Friday after apparently coming down with a cold.
Cincinnati church wipes out $46.5 million in medical debt for 45,000 families
A megachurch in Cincinnati announced Sunday that it is paying off $46.5 million in medical debt for more than 45,000 families.
A megachurch in Cincinnati announced Sunday that it is paying off $46.5 million in medical debt for more than 45,000 families.
Diocese of Buffalo files for bankruptcy protection
The embattled Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo filed for bankruptcy protection Friday, taking another major step in its effort to recover from a clergy misconduct scandal that‘s been the basis for hundreds of lawsuits, Vatican intervention and the resignation of its bishop.
The embattled Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo filed for bankruptcy protection Friday, taking another major step in its effort to recover from a clergy misconduct scandal that‘s been the basis for hundreds of lawsuits, Vatican intervention and the resignation of its bishop.