VP Kamala Harris visits Houston for National Baptist Convention, National Space Council meeting
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Houston on Thursday and Friday, delivering remarks at the National Baptist Convention and chairing a meeting of the National Space Council.
Jehovah’s Witnesses resume door-to-door work after pandemic hiatus
“I've been looking forward to this day,” one Jehovah's Witness said. “When I rang the first doorbell this morning, a total calm came over me. I was back where I needed to be.”
Kansans gather in prayer after lightning strike burns town's historic church
"Prayer saved our church...and prayer is going to give us the strength and the graces that we need to build it back," St. Mary’s Catholic School Principal Josh Regan said in a message to parents following the devastating blaze.
Dublin prison chaplain used faith and fear to abuse inmates
Highhouse, an Army veteran, pressured one inmate into having intercourse with him on Veterans Day by telling her she needed to serve her country and on Thanksgiving by telling her she needed to show her gratitude for him, prosecutors said.
Republican Mehmet Oz's bid for Senate possible Muslim first, but it's 'complicated'
While some in the Muslim community aren’t aware Dr. Mehmet Oz is Muslim, others suggest that faith doesn't matter “if you're not on the right side of the issues.”
Texas church to pay damages to 'Hamilton' after unauthorized performance
A spokesperson for Hamilton says the money will be donated to the South Texas Equality Project, which offers support for the LGBTQ community in the Rio Grande Valley.
7-year-old girl paralyzed in swimming accident: ‘We believe God’s healing her’
Sarah Faulkner found out she would never walk again, but she has forgiven the teenager who caused the accident.
Couple accused of burglarizing church, playing piano on 1st date
Police said the two said they met on a dating app and admitted they broke into the church because they knew it would have pianos.
Deputies follow up on dozens of tips in rape case at Troup County church
Deputies in Troup County say they are working several leads to try to find the man responsible for a reported rape at a church earlier this month.
Little boy runs to Pope Francis during weekly audience
Ironically, Francis was talking about the importance of a relationship between the world’s youth and the elderly when the young boy ran up to greet him.
California woman becomes pastor after sex assault at Dublin prison 30 years ago
Valerie Mercadel was sexually abused at the federal prison in Dublin 30 years ago. She became a pastor to help her deal with that trauma. But nothing has erased those dark memories.
Salman Rushdie's accused stabber enters not-guilty plea
Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized Saturday and is in jeopardy of losing one of his eyes after the stabbing attack.
Justice Department investigating Southern Baptists over clergy sex abuse
An independent investigation found disturbing details about how Southern Baptist leaders mishandled sex abuse claims and mistreated victims.
Pope Francis says he'll slow down, possibly retire after 6-day Canada trip
“I think at my age and with these limitations, I have to save (my energy) to be able to serve the church, or on the contrary, think about the possibility of stepping aside."
Pope apologizes for ‘devastating’ school abuses in Canada
Pope Francis says the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed their families and marginalized generations in ways still being felt today.
'Baby Holly’: How an Arizona pastor adopted an infant left by nomadic ‘cult’ after parents’ murders
The story of "Baby Holly" has made national headlines and there's a strong Arizona connection to the case. The murder of the child's parents remains unsolved and authorities say a cult could be linked to the crimes.
Notre Dame Cathedral to get expanded park, underground entryway
Officials in Paris have revealed the winning plans for a redesign of the area around Notre Dame Cathedral as work continues to rebuild the fire-damaged icon.
Roe v. Wade overturned: Churches in several US states vandalized in wake of abortion ruling
Some U.S. churches became the targets of anger following the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
Billboards bringing attention to antisemitism
Hot pink billboards with powerful messages are popping up in metro Atlanta. They are designed to get people talking about antisemitism.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi receives Communion in Rome
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Pope Francis and received Communion during a papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, despite her position in support of abortion rights.