Satanic Temple to fight Texas abortion law, cites religious freedom

The Satanic Temple is arguing that women should be able to take an abortion-inducing drug as an expression of religious freedom within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy.

California pastor hands out COVID-19 vaccine exemption letters

A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.

Metro Atlanta church to require vaccination proof for in-person services

A metro Atlanta Pastor and his team have made the decision to require worshipers to show proof of full vaccination status before they are allowed to enter for worship service.

Facebook's new prayer tool arrives to mixed reception

Users who are members of faith-based Facebook groups will find an option allowing them to request prayers and other group members will be able to respond via the “I prayed” icon.

Former DC archbishop Theodore McCarrick charged with abusing minor: report

The Associated Press reports that defrocked Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who served as archbishop of Washington, D.C. from 2001 to 2006, is facing charges in the 1970s sexual assault of teen.

Hillsong founder says COVID-19 vaccine is a ‘personal decision’ after church member dies

Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston said much of his staff are fully vaccinated after church member Stephen Harmon, refused to get inoculated and later died from COVID-19.

Mystery in Phoenix Antique store in connection to LDS Brigham Young

The co-owner of an antique shop in Phoenix is trying to solve the mystery behind a locket. The locket, believed to be from the 1800s, contains a photo that she says resembles the second President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young.

Pope Francis returns to Vatican 10 days after surgery

Pope Francis arrived at the Vatican Wednesday after being discharged from a Rome hospital 10 days after intestinal surgery to remove half of his colon.

Haiti sees rise in faith, gang violence after president assassinated

The political future of Haiti remains unclear as some are turning to faith amid rising violence after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.

Pope Francis eats breakfast, takes walk 2 days after intestinal surgery

Pope Francis ate breakfast Tuesday and took a walk as he continues to recover from a scheduled intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis alert and well after intestinal surgery, Vatican says

Pope Francis is “in good condition, alert and breathing on his own,” a day after he underwent planned intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.

Tucson Police: Arrest made in synagogue vandalism incident

Tucson Police say a man was arrested in connection with a vandalism incident involving a swastika and anti-Semitic slurs at a synagogue.

60 House Democrats sign letter asking Catholic leaders to reconsider Biden rebuke over abortion

U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a “teaching document” that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights.

Supreme Court rules Philadelphia wrongly limited ties with Catholic foster care that refused same-sex couples

In another victory for religious groups at the Supreme Court, the justices on Thursday unanimously sided with a Catholic foster care agency that says its religious views prevent it from working with same-sex couples. The court said the city of Philadelphia wrongly limited its relationship with the group as a result of the agency's policy.