American tourist arrested for smashing ancient Roman statues at Israel museum
The tourist's lawyer said he was suffering from a mental disorder that psychiatrists have labeled the Jerusalem syndrome.
The tourist's lawyer said he was suffering from a mental disorder that psychiatrists have labeled the Jerusalem syndrome.
Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.
Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.
Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
Pew: Religious groups concerned over decline of marriage in US
55% of Evangelical Christians say fewer people getting married will have a negative impact on the nation, while only 4% say it will result in a positive effect.
55% of Evangelical Christians say fewer people getting married will have a negative impact on the nation, while only 4% say it will result in a positive effect.
Finding Faith: One man's journey to religion after rescuing woman on 9/11
On September 11, Paul Carris saved Judith Toppin's life by guiding her out of the World Trade Center. That act of kindness led him to a new appreciation of faith and a new life.
On September 11, Paul Carris saved Judith Toppin's life by guiding her out of the World Trade Center. That act of kindness led him to a new appreciation of faith and a new life.
Muslim call to prayer can now be broadcast publicly in NYC without a permit
Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that mosques no longer need a special permit to publicly broadcast the Islamic call to prayer, or adhan, on Fridays and at sundown during the holy month of Ramadan.
Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that mosques no longer need a special permit to publicly broadcast the Islamic call to prayer, or adhan, on Fridays and at sundown during the holy month of Ramadan.
7 in 10 US adults believe in angels, AP poll finds
More than astrology, reincarnation, and the belief that physical things can have spiritual energies.
More than astrology, reincarnation, and the belief that physical things can have spiritual energies.
New Jersey teen admits posting broad online threat to synagogues
Omar Alkattoul, 19, of Sayreville, pleaded guilty to transmitting a threat in interstate and foreign commerce. He faces up to five years in prison when he's sentenced.
Omar Alkattoul, 19, of Sayreville, pleaded guilty to transmitting a threat in interstate and foreign commerce. He faces up to five years in prison when he's sentenced.
Pope's pick to head Vatican office handling sex abuse allegations is 'troubling,' group says
A U.S. group that tracks sex abuse allegations in the Catholic church says Pope Francis' pick for a watchdog office in the Vatican is a "troubling choice."
A U.S. group that tracks sex abuse allegations in the Catholic church says Pope Francis' pick for a watchdog office in the Vatican is a "troubling choice."
Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
Praise be to AI: Hundreds attend church service generated by ChatGPT
Hundreds of German Protestants attended a church service in Bavaria that was generated almost entirely by artificial intelligence.
Hundreds of German Protestants attended a church service in Bavaria that was generated almost entirely by artificial intelligence.
Juneteenth plans ruined: Fire engulfs 150-year-old church in Central Islip
A fire ruined plans for the Episcopal Church of the Messiah on Long Island for their special Juneteenth service.
A fire ruined plans for the Episcopal Church of the Messiah on Long Island for their special Juneteenth service.
Gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting that killed 11 found guilty on all charges
Robert Bowers was convicted on Friday in the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history. Jurors must now decide whether he should be sent to death row or sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Robert Bowers was convicted on Friday in the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history. Jurors must now decide whether he should be sent to death row or sentenced to life in prison without parole.
'Better than before': Pope Francis leaves hospital 9 days after operation
"Still alive,'' the pope quipped when a reporter asked how he was while leaving the hospital on Friday.
"Still alive,'' the pope quipped when a reporter asked how he was while leaving the hospital on Friday.
Famed Saddleback Church rejected again by Southern Baptists for having women pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors.
The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors.
Meet the ‘church planters’ keeping the faith while also tackling issues
Church planting has become more and more popular with faith-based worshipers looking for alternatives to traditional churches.
Church planting has become more and more popular with faith-based worshipers looking for alternatives to traditional churches.
Pope Francis to skip Sunday public blessing as he recovers from major surgery
Pope Francis, “wisely" following doctors’ advice, will skip Sunday’s customary public blessing to allow himself to heal after abdominal surgery.
Pope Francis, “wisely" following doctors’ advice, will skip Sunday’s customary public blessing to allow himself to heal after abdominal surgery.
3 US states remove all time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits
Maryland, Maine and Vermont are the only three U.S. states to have eliminated the statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits. However, other states are poised to take action.
Maryland, Maine and Vermont are the only three U.S. states to have eliminated the statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits. However, other states are poised to take action.
Pope Francis undergoes intestinal surgery, to remain at hospital for several days
Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital Wednesday to repair a hernia in his intestine, the latest malady to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago.
Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital Wednesday to repair a hernia in his intestine, the latest malady to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago.