Relatives charged after 3-year-old died at San Jose church exorcism
Three people have now been arrested and charged following the death of a 3-year-old girl at a church exorcism in San Jose.
Man arrested for fishing money out of donation box
Police say man used cardboard, a wrench, phone chargers, and sticky tape to fish money out of a donation box inside a mosque.
Afghanistan's Taliban order women to cover up head to toe
The decree says that women should leave the home only when necessary, and that male relatives would face punishment for violations.
United Methodist bishops acknowledge breakup is imminent
The United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops acknowledged the inevitable breakup of their denomination – a schism that will widen this weekend with the launch of a global movement led by theologically conservative Methodists.
Christian students sue university over ‘censorship’ for belief on gay marriage
A group of Christian students said the university effectively silenced them amid growing campus backlash for their views on marriage.
Everyday saints: Artist canonizes working class to show ‘beauty’ and ‘light’
Erin Currier travels the world and says she often notices the best virtues in people that are often overlooked in society.
Supreme Court to hear case of Bremerton football coach fired for praying on field
A former Washington state football coach who lost his job for praying on the field after games is making his case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.
Church spring festival comes with COVID cash incentive
Salem Bible Church was one of the first churches in DeKalb County to distribute free COVID-19 tests to the public.
Crooks targeting temples in metro Atlanta have stolen thousands, investigators say
A group of thieves hit temples across metro Atlanta stealing thousands of dollars at one location.
New Jersey diocese agrees to $87.5M deal to settle sex abuse suits
A New Jersey Catholic diocese has agreed to pay $87.5 million to settle claims involving clergy sex abuse with some 300 alleged victims in one of the largest cash settlements involving the Catholic Church in the United States.
Stone Mountain Park Easter Sunrise Service makes post-pandemic return
It's been two years since the last gathering of faithful on top of Stone Mountain to mark Easter Sunday. Thousands attended the service Saturday, according to park officials.
How some Easter traditions were inspired by ancient spring rituals
Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but a few aspects of the holiday were adopted from religions outside of Christianity.
Holy weekend: Easter, Passover and Ramadan converge as faith leaders call for peace in Ukraine
The rare convergence of holidays - a time for reflection and hope - has been overshadowed by war in Ukraine, uniting faith leaders across the globe in calls for peace.
68% of people would rather donate to Ukraine than to religious organization, survey finds
The survey also said more people plan on spending more for 2022 Easter celebrations and that religion seemed to help get them through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suspected cult leader Eligio Bishop denied bond on rape, false imprisonment charges
Eligio Bishop, the leader of suspected cult Carbon Nation, made his first appearance before a DeKalb County judge on Friday on charges of rape and false imprisonment.
Suspected cult leader arrested on rape, false imprisonment charges during DeKalb County raid
Bishop was taken into custody by the DeKalb County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit Wednesday evening at a home he rents on Arbor Chase.
Russia's sunken warship may have been carrying piece of 'True Cross,' a Christian relic
A Russian news report in 2020 said the Christian relic would be stored on the Moskva, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, which sank this week.
Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in Ukraine
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."
Florida man facing battery charge after throwing beer bottle, threatening Muslim man, deputies say
A 72-year-old man was arrested and booked into jail after he allegedly threw a beer bottle at a Muslim man and made comments about his religion, and authorities are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
Ramadan 2022: What is the Islamic holy month? How is it celebrated?
Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. We consulted a religious leader and a doctor to answer commonly asked questions about the celebrations.