To open or not to open? Tampa megachurch pastor weighs option of opening church doors on Easter
Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne has a weighty decision to make this Easter Sunday – to open his church to the congregation or not.
Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne has a weighty decision to make this Easter Sunday – to open his church to the congregation or not.
Woman celebrates Passover with her grandparents via video chat amid COVID-19 pandemic
Older individuals are at a higher risk of developing serious health complications from COVID-19.
Older individuals are at a higher risk of developing serious health complications from COVID-19.
Israel Philharmonic musicians perform Passover medley in quarantine
The catch with this video? All 20 musicians are performing in quarantine, as coronavirus has wreaked its havoc all over the world.
The catch with this video? All 20 musicians are performing in quarantine, as coronavirus has wreaked its havoc all over the world.
Scottsdale church offers drive-thru holy water for Palm Sunday
A Scottsdale church is finding ways to celebrate Palm Sunday during the COVID-19 outbreak.
A Scottsdale church is finding ways to celebrate Palm Sunday during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Central Florida church held in-person Sunday Service as stay-at-home order allows religious services
The Center Arena Church held its usual Sunday service, as the "stay-at-home" order allows them to. They are just one of several churches holding services in-person.
The Center Arena Church held its usual Sunday service, as the "stay-at-home" order allows them to. They are just one of several churches holding services in-person.
Valley Catholic church adapting Palm Sunday protocols amid COVID-19 pandemic
With churches closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Easter just over a week away, some are coming up with other plans to help people worship, including for Palm Sunday.
With churches closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Easter just over a week away, some are coming up with other plans to help people worship, including for Palm Sunday.
Church vs. coronavirus: California pastor says stay-at-home orders violate freedom of religion
This is not the only coronavirus-vs.-church battle of its kind being waged.
This is not the only coronavirus-vs.-church battle of its kind being waged.
Nurses gather to pray on rooftops during coronavirus pandemic
As hospital staffs across the country battle the coronavirus outbreak, many are turning to their faith to carry them through long, difficult days.
As hospital staffs across the country battle the coronavirus outbreak, many are turning to their faith to carry them through long, difficult days.
Tampa megachurch pastor says his arrest sparks debate over First Amendment
Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne says he’s now receiving death threats. He even claims the River at Tampa Bay Church’s outdoor sign has been become a shooting target, something the sheriff denies.
Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne says he’s now receiving death threats. He even claims the River at Tampa Bay Church’s outdoor sign has been become a shooting target, something the sheriff denies.
Tampa megachurch crowded with worshipers, despite social distancing orders
Cheers and applause could be heard on a Tampa megachurch's livestream Sunday from a few hundred people inside The River at Tampa Bay Church. The church is refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County.
Cheers and applause could be heard on a Tampa megachurch's livestream Sunday from a few hundred people inside The River at Tampa Bay Church. The church is refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County.
Valley churches offer drive-thru confessionals while closed during COVID-19 spread
Several valley churches are allowing parishioners to do drive-thru confessionals as the buildings are closed during the coronavirus spread.
Several valley churches are allowing parishioners to do drive-thru confessionals as the buildings are closed during the coronavirus spread.
Mormon missionaries called home early from trips during coronavirus spread
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recalled a number of missionaries around the world to come home because of the COVID-19 crisis.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recalled a number of missionaries around the world to come home because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Catholic Diocese of Phoenix stopping all weekday, Sunday masses due to coronavirus pandemic
Phoenix Catholic Bishop Thomas Olmsted has suspended all weekday and Sunday mass services in response to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in Arizona.
Phoenix Catholic Bishop Thomas Olmsted has suspended all weekday and Sunday mass services in response to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in Arizona.
Places of worship cancel, livestream and hold drive-thru services in wake of global pandemic
At Bay Church in Concord on Sunday, religious leadership was offering drive-through services so that people can stay in their own cars but still attend service.
At Bay Church in Concord on Sunday, religious leadership was offering drive-through services so that people can stay in their own cars but still attend service.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints suspends church gatherings due to coronavirus pandemic
Officials with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Thursday that all gatherings of church members, worldwide, will be suspended until further notice as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Officials with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Thursday that all gatherings of church members, worldwide, will be suspended until further notice as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Bible undamaged as engine fire engulfs truck in Texas: report
A Texas woman’s truck was engulfed in flames Sunday in Deer Park, but she credits some divine intervention – and a little help from the Deer Park Fire Department – for minimizing the damage preventing any injuries to herself and saving her Bible, a report said Monday.
A Texas woman’s truck was engulfed in flames Sunday in Deer Park, but she credits some divine intervention – and a little help from the Deer Park Fire Department – for minimizing the damage preventing any injuries to herself and saving her Bible, a report said Monday.
After deadly tornado, Tennessee communities worship, rebuild in the rubble: 'Our faith is very, very strong'
After a deadly tornado swept through the heart of Tennessee last week, killing dozens and injuring many, the Nashville area and surrounding communities are pulling together with faith and resilience.
After a deadly tornado swept through the heart of Tennessee last week, killing dozens and injuring many, the Nashville area and surrounding communities are pulling together with faith and resilience.
Coronavirus worries prompt changes in many worship services
Among the many dioceses and archdioceses making the changes were those in Atlanta, Boston, Joliet, Illinois, San Antonio and Newark and Paterson, New Jersey.
Among the many dioceses and archdioceses making the changes were those in Atlanta, Boston, Joliet, Illinois, San Antonio and Newark and Paterson, New Jersey.
Coughing, Pope Francis tells pilgrims he is skipping retreat because of a cold
Pope Francis said he is skipping a week-long retreat because of a cold.
Pope Francis said he is skipping a week-long retreat because of a cold.
Pope sick a 2nd day with apparent cold, cancels audiences
Pope Francis has canceled his official audiences after apparently coming down with a cold.
Pope Francis has canceled his official audiences after apparently coming down with a cold.