‘They are children of God’: Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
COVID up at California religious school; leader slams masks
Shasta County officials say 274 recent cases in the county were tied to the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry.
Thousands, many maskless, packed together at concert in Nashville amid rising COVID-19 cases
Video captured thousands of people in downtown Nashville, many of whom were flouting social distancing guidelines and not wearing masks, attending a worship concert.
Loved ones remember Bishop Barbara Lewis King
The woman who was told she could never be a pastor and then went on to establish a worldwide ministry is being remembered today for her courage, faith, and conviction.
Bishop Barbara Lewis King, religious trailblazer, dies at 90
Atlanta officials are paying respects to the late Bishop Dr. Barbara Lewis King after her death on Sunday.
Louisiana priest arrested for alleged threesome on church altar: report
A Louisiana priest who was arrested for obscenity last week was allegedly caught having sex with two dominatrices on the altar of his church, court documents revealed, according to reports.
Decapitated animals found in Kirkwood
Kirkwood residents are concerned after finding decapitated animals in the neighborhood.
John Hagee, prominent megachurch pastor, diagnosed with COVID-19
The 80-year-old pastor received the diagnosis Friday and was recovering after the illness was detected early, Matt Hagee said during Sunday morning services at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio.
'I condemn you': Florida man accused of hitting deputy in face with a Bible
A Florida man was arrested last Tuesday after he allegedly threw a Bible at a sheriff's deputy, according to reports.
Lawsuit: Georgia Diocese covered up sex abuse allegations
A lawsuit filed against a diocese in Georgia alleges officials knew about and covered up allegations that a Catholic priest sexually abused young students and failed to prevent the crimes more than 30 years ago.
Idaho man arrested for flouting mask order at outdoor worship service: 'Unbelievable'
A man who was arrested for singing maskless at an outdoor worship service in Moscow, Idaho.
Because of COVID, Jews will ring in Rosh Hashana with empty synagogue seats
With the coronavirus pandemic, seats will be empty at synagogues and temples throughout California.
170 COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths linked to Maine wedding coronavirus 'super spreader event'
The “super spreader” event started with wedding attendees in the Katahdin region and spread to the community at large and to a nursing home in Madison.
Dearborn Catholic priest compared BLM to 9/11 attackers in homily
The pastor of a Roman Catholic church in suburban Detroit is apologizing after a fellow priest likened Black Lives Matter to the people responsible for the 9/11 attacks.
Sun Valley church defies court order with Sunday service
Grace Community Church in Sun Valley held a packed morning service Sunday, defying a court order directing them to refrain from holding indoor services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
First Baptist Church Atlanta Senior Pastor Charles Stanley stepping down
Megachurch leader Reverend Charles F. Stanley will be stepping down from his role as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta.
Group donates PPE to Grady Memorial hospital ahead of International Day of Charity
The global Sufi community is giving back to children and essential workers on the eve of International Day of Charity.
Georgia pastor sentenced to 5 years for child molestation
A longtime pastor with metro Atlanta churches was sentenced to five years in prison and another 15 years of probation on child molestation charges.
Georgia church splits from Methodists over LGBT dispute
A Georgia congregation said Thursday that it has finalized its split from the United Methodist Church after the denomination’s divisive vote last year to strengthen bans on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBTQ pastors.
Georgia church splits from Methodists over LGBTQ dispute
Members of Asbury Memorial Church in Savannah overwhelmingly supported leaving the Methodist church after a February 2019 conference rejected more LGBTQ-inclusive practices.