Diwali 2022: What is it? And why is it celebrated?

In Houston, thousands of Indians will be celebrating Diwali, arguably going all out since the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on festivities the last two years.

Hurricane Ian shakes Florida's faith, but can't destroy it

Priests walk a fine line between holding Mass to provide comfort and not endangering older parishioners in areas with widespread lack of running water and electricity and flooded roadways.

Poll: 23% say they have prayed for the outcome of a professional sports event

About 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe prayer can play a role in determining who wins a sporting event, and a similar percentage say God plays a role in determining which team goes home the victor.

Advocates list 100s of allegedly abusive California priests

Advocates for victims of clergy sexual abuse delivered a list of more than 300 publicly accused abusers to the Roman Catholic archbishop of San Francisco on Thursday as they urged him to release his “secret” files on credibly accused priests.

Queen Elizabeth II and the Church of England: The late monarch's faith beliefs

As Queen Elizabeth II is mourned, here are some details of the Church of England, of which she was a member. The history of this church is explained, as well as what it meant to the Queen.

Arizona man charged after girls found in enclosed trailer

Authorities found three girls, between the ages of 11 and 14, in the trailer Samuel Bateman was hauling through Flagstaff, according to court documents.

'Good Burger' actor Kel Mitchell talks new children's book, journey with God

The 44-year-old, who recently released his children’s book “Prank Day,” says he’s excited to be an author and plans to continue sharing his message of joy and grace with his fellow actors.

Pandemic resulted in changes to funerals in the U.S: Here's what you should know

According to one report by a funeral industry trade group, the pandemic may be changing the way Americans remember their loved ones after their passing.

Jehovah’s Witnesses resume door-to-door work after pandemic hiatus

“I've been looking forward to this day,” one Jehovah's Witness said. “When I rang the first doorbell this morning, a total calm came over me. I was back where I needed to be.”

Kansans gather in prayer after lightning strike burns town's historic church

"Prayer saved our church...and prayer is going to give us the strength and the graces that we need to build it back," St. Mary’s Catholic School Principal Josh Regan said in a message to parents following the devastating blaze.

Dublin prison chaplain used faith and fear to abuse inmates

Highhouse, an Army veteran, pressured one inmate into having intercourse with him on Veterans Day by telling her she needed to serve her country and on Thanksgiving by telling her she needed to show her gratitude for him, prosecutors said.

6 wounded in Los Angeles bar shooting; 3 shot at Sikh temple

At least nine people were wounded in separate shootings at a bar in Los Angeles and a Sikh Temple in Stockton, authorities said.

Republican Mehmet Oz's bid for Senate possible Muslim first, but it's 'complicated'

While some in the Muslim community aren’t aware Dr. Mehmet Oz is Muslim, others suggest that faith doesn't matter “if you're not on the right side of the issues.”