Houses of worship attacked with deadly frequency in 2019
Around the world, deadly attacks on houses of worship took place with relentless frequency in 2019.
Around the world, deadly attacks on houses of worship took place with relentless frequency in 2019.
Pope Francis abolishes 'pontifical secret' in clergy sex abuse cases
Pope Francis has abolished the “pontifical secret” used in clergy sexual abuse cases amid mounting criticism.
Pope Francis has abolished the “pontifical secret” used in clergy sexual abuse cases amid mounting criticism.
Crowd at Jersey City shooting scene recorded making anti-Semitic comments
The group Americans Against Antisemitism released a video it says was taken at the scene of yesterday's deadly attack in Jersey City with bystanders yelling shocking anti-Semitic statements.
The group Americans Against Antisemitism released a video it says was taken at the scene of yesterday's deadly attack in Jersey City with bystanders yelling shocking anti-Semitic statements.
91-year-old German neo-Nazi denied early release
A German court decided Wednesday that a notorious 91-year-old neo-Nazi serving a two-year sentence for Holocaust denial shouldn't be released early.
A German court decided Wednesday that a notorious 91-year-old neo-Nazi serving a two-year sentence for Holocaust denial shouldn't be released early.
NY attorney general: Town is trying to keep Hasidic Jews out
New York Attorney General Letitia James is accusing a Hudson Valley town and county of “a concerted, systematic effort” to keep Hasidic Jewish families from moving into the town.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is accusing a Hudson Valley town and county of “a concerted, systematic effort” to keep Hasidic Jewish families from moving into the town.
Bishop charged with embezzling 6-figure sum
German prosecutors have charged a Catholic bishop with embezzlement after he allegedly took a six-figure sum from an elderly parishioner to buy himself a property.
German prosecutors have charged a Catholic bishop with embezzlement after he allegedly took a six-figure sum from an elderly parishioner to buy himself a property.
Kanye West to join Joel Osteen at Yankee Stadium for 'America's Night of Hope'
Grammy winner Kanye West will reportedly reunite with mega church pastor Joel Osteen for a religious service, this time at Yankee Stadium in 2020.
Grammy winner Kanye West will reportedly reunite with mega church pastor Joel Osteen for a religious service, this time at Yankee Stadium in 2020.
Bishop of Buffalo resigns over handling of sex abuse allegations
Pope Francis on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Buffalo Bishop Richard Malone following widespread criticism from his staff, priests and the public over how he handled allegations of clergy sexual misconduct.
Pope Francis on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Buffalo Bishop Richard Malone following widespread criticism from his staff, priests and the public over how he handled allegations of clergy sexual misconduct.
More New York prison guards claim discrimination over beards
A lawsuit says New York's state prison agency discriminated against two Muslim correctional officers who were suspended over their beards.
A lawsuit says New York's state prison agency discriminated against two Muslim correctional officers who were suspended over their beards.
New lawsuit alleges McCarrick sexually abused boy in 1990s
A lawsuit alleges that former Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick abused a teenage boy in the 1990s when he was leader of the archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey.
A lawsuit alleges that former Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick abused a teenage boy in the 1990s when he was leader of the archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey.
About 1 in 4 Europeans hold anti-Semitic beliefs, survey says
A new survey shows about one in four Europeans holding anti-Semitic beliefs, with such attitudes on the rise in eastern countries and mostly steady in the west.
A new survey shows about one in four Europeans holding anti-Semitic beliefs, with such attitudes on the rise in eastern countries and mostly steady in the west.
Chick-fil-A to stop donating to Salvation Army: Report
Fast-food favorite Chick-fil-A will no longer donate to The Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, according to a Monday announcement.
Fast-food favorite Chick-fil-A will no longer donate to The Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, according to a Monday announcement.
Kanye West and Joel Osteen listen to West’s new music at Lakewood Church
After a positive reaction from the audience while listening to "God Is" on Kanye West's new album, Osteen complimented West, saying, “You said more in 60 seconds than I say in my 30-minute message right there.”
After a positive reaction from the audience while listening to "God Is" on Kanye West's new album, Osteen complimented West, saying, “You said more in 60 seconds than I say in my 30-minute message right there.”
Brooklyn Bishop DiMarzio, who investigated sex abuse, accused of sex abuse
A Roman Catholic bishop named by Pope Francis to investigate the church’s response to clergy sexual abuse in Buffalo, New York, has himself been accused of sexual abuse of a child, an attorney for the alleged victim notified the church this week.
A Roman Catholic bishop named by Pope Francis to investigate the church’s response to clergy sexual abuse in Buffalo, New York, has himself been accused of sexual abuse of a child, an attorney for the alleged victim notified the church this week.
Lamar Odom ‘got saved’ Sunday, credits Jesus for keeping him alive after near-death incident
Lamar Odom made a public declaration of his conversion to Christianity, thanking Jesus for keeping him alive.
Lamar Odom made a public declaration of his conversion to Christianity, thanking Jesus for keeping him alive.
Bishops propose married deacons become priests in the Amazon
On the heels of a bold call by Amazon region bishops for married men to become priests, Pope Francis is urging openness to new ways, and in a possible slap at conservative critics who fear he is weakening the Catholic church's foundations, he cautions faithful against entering the "swampy waters of ideologies."
On the heels of a bold call by Amazon region bishops for married men to become priests, Pope Francis is urging openness to new ways, and in a possible slap at conservative critics who fear he is weakening the Catholic church's foundations, he cautions faithful against entering the "swampy waters of ideologies."
Pope's Amazon synod proposes married priests, female leaders
Catholic bishops from across the Amazon called Saturday for the ordination of married men as priests to address the clergy shortage in the region, an historic proposal that would upend centuries of Roman Catholic tradition.
Catholic bishops from across the Amazon called Saturday for the ordination of married men as priests to address the clergy shortage in the region, an historic proposal that would upend centuries of Roman Catholic tradition.
Muslim families say they weren't allowed to board ferry
Three Muslim families say they were stopped from boarding a commuter ferry in Lower Manhattan because of a "security issue."
Three Muslim families say they were stopped from boarding a commuter ferry in Lower Manhattan because of a "security issue."
Demario Davis 'Man of God' headband sales explode after NFL fine, he's giving it all to charity
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis' has raised $120,000 for a local Mississippi hospital through the sale of his "Man of God" headband that earned him a fine from the NFL back in September.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis' has raised $120,000 for a local Mississippi hospital through the sale of his "Man of God" headband that earned him a fine from the NFL back in September.
Share of Americans with no religious affiliation growing
The portion of Americans with no religious affiliation is rising significantly, in tandem with a sharp drop in the percentage that identifies as Christians, according to new data from the Pew Research Center.
The portion of Americans with no religious affiliation is rising significantly, in tandem with a sharp drop in the percentage that identifies as Christians, according to new data from the Pew Research Center.