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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Pope begs forgiveness of Indigenous for Canada school abuses
More than 150,000 native children in Canada were forced to attend state-funded Christian schools from the 19th century until the 1970s. Now, Pope Francis is apologizing for the rampant physical and sexual abuse that took place.
More than 150,000 native children in Canada were forced to attend state-funded Christian schools from the 19th century until the 1970s. Now, Pope Francis is apologizing for the rampant physical and sexual abuse that took place.
Hillsong Atlanta pastor steps down amid allegations of misconduct by church's co-founder
The pastor of an Atlanta megachurch has resigned.
The pastor of an Atlanta megachurch has resigned.
Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston resigns after internal probe finds evidence of misconduct
Brian Houston, a founder of the megachurch Hillsong, has resigned after an internal investigation by its board found evidence of misconduct.
Brian Houston, a founder of the megachurch Hillsong, has resigned after an internal investigation by its board found evidence of misconduct.
Goats break into Alabama church
Deputies in Alabama said those responsible for a break-in at a church this week were some real animals.
Deputies in Alabama said those responsible for a break-in at a church this week were some real animals.
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Jewish Federation raises $1 million in support of Ukraine
One million dollars and counting. One week ago, when it was clear the Russian invasion of Ukraine was well underway, the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta launched an emergency fundraising campaign for campaign, and folks came through in a big way.
One million dollars and counting. One week ago, when it was clear the Russian invasion of Ukraine was well underway, the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta launched an emergency fundraising campaign for campaign, and folks came through in a big way.
Watch: Notre Dame, other European cathedrals ring bells in unison in support of Ukraine
Watch as the bells of the Notre Dame cathedral and others echoed through Europe on Thursday in a call for peace in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.
Watch as the bells of the Notre Dame cathedral and others echoed through Europe on Thursday in a call for peace in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.
Georgia church helps African medical students flee Ukraine as Russian troops advance
Two medical students who said they left Nigeria for a better life in Ukraine found themselves as refugees with uncertain futures.
Two medical students who said they left Nigeria for a better life in Ukraine found themselves as refugees with uncertain futures.
Two people shot at historic Indianapolis Jewish Community Center, police say
The JCC of Indianapolis traces its roots to 1914.
The JCC of Indianapolis traces its roots to 1914.
Holocaust survivor talks about anti-Semitic behavior in schools
Holocaust survivor speaks out about recent anti-semitic behavior in Cobb County schools.
Holocaust survivor speaks out about recent anti-semitic behavior in Cobb County schools.
Thieves targeting church mailboxes in Milton, police say
Thieves are targeting Atlanta area churches, stealing tithe checks from the church mailboxes, police said.
Thieves are targeting Atlanta area churches, stealing tithe checks from the church mailboxes, police said.
Retired pope asks for pardon in handling of abuse cases, admits no wrongdoing
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is asking forgiveness in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases. But he is not admitting to any personal or specific wrongdoing.
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is asking forgiveness in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases. But he is not admitting to any personal or specific wrongdoing.