Man lives rent-free for 5 years at New Yorker Hotel through housing law loophole
Mickey Barreto was arrested and charged with filing false property records. But Barreto, 48, says he was surprised when police showed up
Mickey Barreto was arrested and charged with filing false property records. But Barreto, 48, says he was surprised when police showed up
Lakewood Church shooting: Warning signs mounted, shooter's former mother-in-law says
The former mother-in-law of the woman who opened fire at a Lakewood Church in Houston tried for years to alert authorities and others, including church staff, about her ex-daughter-in-law’s mental health struggles, she says.
The former mother-in-law of the woman who opened fire at a Lakewood Church in Houston tried for years to alert authorities and others, including church staff, about her ex-daughter-in-law’s mental health struggles, she says.
Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Notre Dame cathedral restoration: Spire revealed, marking progress after fire
The reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, the famous Paris landmark, draws closer.
The reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, the famous Paris landmark, draws closer.
Too pretty? Easter poster depicting fresh-faced Jesus prompts criticism in Spain
The poster is an annual tradition in predominantly Catholic Spain, but this year's version is generating controversy for its depiction of Jesus.
The poster is an annual tradition in predominantly Catholic Spain, but this year's version is generating controversy for its depiction of Jesus.
Florida mom defends OnlyFans ad on car after complaint from parents at Christian school
A Florida mom has been banned from a Christian prepatory school's pickup area because she has an OnlyFans decal on the back of her car promoting her account. Some parents complained. She's now concerned about her children's safety.
A Florida mom has been banned from a Christian prepatory school's pickup area because she has an OnlyFans decal on the back of her car promoting her account. Some parents complained. She's now concerned about her children's safety.
More U.S. adults now identify their religion as 'none' than anything else
A recent study by Pew Research finds that nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation.
A recent study by Pew Research finds that nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation.
Ohio church sues city after pastor charged with violations for housing homeless people
An Ohio pastor and his church have received citations from city officials over zoning laws, fire ordinances and safety issues.
An Ohio pastor and his church have received citations from city officials over zoning laws, fire ordinances and safety issues.
Mississippi woman and child reported missing after joining online cult
Gerrielle German and her 3-year-old son Ashton Mitchell are among several people reported missing and are possibly tied to a cult leader who is a convicted child molester.
Gerrielle German and her 3-year-old son Ashton Mitchell are among several people reported missing and are possibly tied to a cult leader who is a convicted child molester.
NBC criticized for editing out CJ Stroud's praises toward Jesus
No room for praising Jesus? A network gets criticized for chopping off a part of Texans star, CJ Stroud's, words.
No room for praising Jesus? A network gets criticized for chopping off a part of Texans star, CJ Stroud's, words.
Mississippi mom says 7-year-old son was written up for saying 'Jesus Christ' at school
The mother said she received a phone call from her child’s first-grade teacher, who reported that he said “a bad word" after dropping his Lego toys.
The mother said she received a phone call from her child’s first-grade teacher, who reported that he said “a bad word" after dropping his Lego toys.
NYC secret tunnel in Brooklyn synagogue leads to brawl between NYPD, worshippers
A historic Brooklyn synagogue that serves as the center of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement in Crown Heights was trashed this week during an unusual community dispute that began with the discovery of a secret underground tunnel and ended in brawl between worshippers and the NYPD.
A historic Brooklyn synagogue that serves as the center of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement in Crown Heights was trashed this week during an unusual community dispute that began with the discovery of a secret underground tunnel and ended in brawl between worshippers and the NYPD.
Pope Francis condemns surrogacy as 'despicable,' calls for global ban
Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.
Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.
Pope Francis individually baptizes infants during annual ceremony at Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition near the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican.
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition near the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican.
Shia LaBeouf converts to Catholicism, was confirmed at New Year's Eve Mass
Actor Shia LaBeouf has converted to Catholicism.
Actor Shia LaBeouf has converted to Catholicism.
Church of Scientology is 'criminal enterprise' that uses celebs to advance mafia-like racketeering: lawsuit
The Church of Scientology called the lawsuit's allegations 'outrageous' and 'complete fabrications.'
The Church of Scientology called the lawsuit's allegations 'outrageous' and 'complete fabrications.'
Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observed on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observed on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
Grand Canyon University accused of deceptive advertising, illegal telemarketing by FTC
Grand Canyon University is facing a new legal fight with the federal government as the FTC is accusing the country's largest Christian university of deceptive advertising and illegal telemarketing practices.
Grand Canyon University is facing a new legal fight with the federal government as the FTC is accusing the country's largest Christian university of deceptive advertising and illegal telemarketing practices.
Rapper Ye issues a Hebrew apology for previous antisemitic comments
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew on Tuesday.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew on Tuesday.
Pope Francis, in Christmas Day blessing, begs for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.