Florida church’s statue of Jesus beheaded, similar attacks occur across U.S.
A statue of Jesus Christ was decapitated and knocked off a pedestal at a Catholic church in Florida, another in a string of similar incidents nationwide.
A statue of Jesus Christ was decapitated and knocked off a pedestal at a Catholic church in Florida, another in a string of similar incidents nationwide.
Vatican says bishops should report sex abuse to police
The Vatican issued a long-awaited manual for bishops and religious superiors on conducting in-house investigations into allegations of priests who rape and molest minors and vulnerable adults.
The Vatican issued a long-awaited manual for bishops and religious superiors on conducting in-house investigations into allegations of priests who rape and molest minors and vulnerable adults.
Gov. Newsom orders additional businesses in most of California to reclose
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new statewide Stay-at-Home order on Monday and also called for the immediate closure of indoor operations at additional businesses for counties on California's watch list including fitness centers, places of worship, hair salons and barbershops. This impacts 80% of California's population.
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new statewide Stay-at-Home order on Monday and also called for the immediate closure of indoor operations at additional businesses for counties on California's watch list including fitness centers, places of worship, hair salons and barbershops. This impacts 80% of California's population.
After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4B in virus aid
The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.
The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.
Cat helps itself to some milk during online church service
A cat stole the show during an online prayer service after it was caught on camera stealing some milk.
A cat stole the show during an online prayer service after it was caught on camera stealing some milk.
Outrage after California bans singing in churches amid coronavirus pandemic
Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.
Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.
After threats from city, Catholic archbishop in SF agrees to obey coronavirus rules
One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous" toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.
One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous" toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.
Priest from Catholic Diocese of Phoenix tests positive for COVID-19
Father Rafael Umana from Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.
Father Rafael Umana from Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.
Questions over COVID-19 safety linger as North Phoenix church hosts Trump event
One Trump supporter says the COVID-19 pandemic will not deter her from attending the Students for Trump event in North Phoenix on Tuesday, even as concerns over the event's safety linger. FOX 10's Linda Williams reports.
One Trump supporter says the COVID-19 pandemic will not deter her from attending the Students for Trump event in North Phoenix on Tuesday, even as concerns over the event's safety linger. FOX 10's Linda Williams reports.
Baptists and Walmart criticize Confederate-themed Mississippi flag
Mississippi has the last state flag that includes the Confederate battle emblem.
Mississippi has the last state flag that includes the Confederate battle emblem.
Pope Francis compares priests who defied pandemic safety measures to 'adolescents'
The pope noted that most priests were "obedient and creative" during the pandemic, but compared the defiance of some to the behavior of children.
The pope noted that most priests were "obedient and creative" during the pandemic, but compared the defiance of some to the behavior of children.
Atlanta Pastor Louie Giglio ‘deeply sorry’ for calling slavery ‘white blessing’
Atlanta evangelical megachurch pastor Louie Giglio tearfully apologized after replacing the term "white privilege" with "white blessing" during a roundtable discussion on racism Sunday.
Atlanta evangelical megachurch pastor Louie Giglio tearfully apologized after replacing the term "white privilege" with "white blessing" during a roundtable discussion on racism Sunday.
Georgia state trooper tells protesters in viral video: 'I only kneel for ... God'
"God Bless him!" Ryan Fournier, founder and co-chairman of Students for Trump, wrote in a tweet.
"God Bless him!" Ryan Fournier, founder and co-chairman of Students for Trump, wrote in a tweet.
Deputies investigate cross burning on bridge in Alabama
Deputies are investigating a cross burning on a bridge over Interstate 85 in Alabama.
Deputies are investigating a cross burning on a bridge over Interstate 85 in Alabama.
Police officer prays with protester in 'touching' photo
An image of hope in turbulent times shows a police officer praying with a protester in Tennessee.
An image of hope in turbulent times shows a police officer praying with a protester in Tennessee.
‘Baffling and reprehensible’: Archbishop of Washington condemns Trump’s visit to Catholic shrine
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, the first African American archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, condemned President Donald Trump's visit to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine Tuesday, saying the president's visit in the wake of his Monday threats to use military force against protesters "violates our religious principles.“
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, the first African American archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, condemned President Donald Trump's visit to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine Tuesday, saying the president's visit in the wake of his Monday threats to use military force against protesters "violates our religious principles.“
US faith leaders wrestle twin traumas in protests, virus
American religious leaders across faiths are grappling with the heavy burden of helping to heal two active traumas: rising civil unrest driven by the police killing of George Floyd and the coronavirus pandemic.
American religious leaders across faiths are grappling with the heavy burden of helping to heal two active traumas: rising civil unrest driven by the police killing of George Floyd and the coronavirus pandemic.
Oakland pastor recovers from COVID-19, urges churches not to reopen until it's safe
Reverend Johnnie Clark with Word Assembly Church in East Oakland said it's a matter of life and death.
Reverend Johnnie Clark with Word Assembly Church in East Oakland said it's a matter of life and death.
As a heat wave rolls through Phoenix, a church offers resources
Churches will be opening up to help the community beat the heat for the upcoming heat wave rolling through Arizona. One in particular is doing things differently this year due to the pandemic.
Churches will be opening up to help the community beat the heat for the upcoming heat wave rolling through Arizona. One in particular is doing things differently this year due to the pandemic.
Grace Lutheran Church offers community resources for upcoming heat wave
We know the dangerous temperatures are on the way, and due to the coronavirus, there are fewer heat relief stations this year. Places like libraries and park are closed, but churches are opening up.
We know the dangerous temperatures are on the way, and due to the coronavirus, there are fewer heat relief stations this year. Places like libraries and park are closed, but churches are opening up.