Liberty University's Jerry Falwell Jr. taking leave of absence
Liberty University issued a one-sentence statement Friday announcing the decision.
Liberty University issued a one-sentence statement Friday announcing the decision.
'The whole church has got it': Pastor says over 40 infected with coronavirus after multi-day revival event
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
San Francisco priest says 'fear has replaced faith' and reports on COVID-19 are 'largely unreal'
Father Joseph Ilo also brought politics into the fray, noting that stoking fear about the deadly virus is raging during an election year. "Those who control the media have stated a vitriolic opposition to our incumbent president," he wrote.
Father Joseph Ilo also brought politics into the fray, noting that stoking fear about the deadly virus is raging during an election year. "Those who control the media have stated a vitriolic opposition to our incumbent president," he wrote.
Crowd of worshipers flouts social distancing in California as state reports most COVID-19 cases in US
Cameras captured hundreds of people attending a worship service Wednesday night, many of them without masks and ignoring social distancing guidelines.
Cameras captured hundreds of people attending a worship service Wednesday night, many of them without masks and ignoring social distancing guidelines.
Michigan convent sees 13 nuns die of coronavirus: 'It was very frightening'
The nuns, ages 69 to 99, included teachers, an author and a secretary in the Vatican Secretariat of State.
The nuns, ages 69 to 99, included teachers, an author and a secretary in the Vatican Secretariat of State.
Historic Nantes cathedral damaged by fire
French officials launched an arson inquiry Saturday after a fire broke out in the famed Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul of the western French city of Nantes. The blaze destroyed the organ, shattered stained glass windows and sent black smoke spewing from between the cathedral towers.
French officials launched an arson inquiry Saturday after a fire broke out in the famed Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul of the western French city of Nantes. The blaze destroyed the organ, shattered stained glass windows and sent black smoke spewing from between the cathedral towers.
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.