Religious communities stay connected during the coronavirus

For many Americans, their houses of worship are like second homes, the members of the congregation their extended family.  These are unprecedented times for people of faith.

Synagogues find new ways to connect during coronavirus

Religious gatherings are getting rare during the coronavirus outbreak. One synagogue in Atlanta decided, if the congregation is at home, we'll bring the celebration to them.

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.

Andrea Bocelli to perform Easter concert at empty Duomo Cathedral in Milan

The opera legend will be accompanied by organist Emanuele Vianelli during his solo “Music for Hope” concert, which will include traditional pieces such as “Ave Maria,” Mascagni’s “Sancta Maria” and “Amazing Grace.”

North Houston church reopens for Palm Sunday despite coronavirus fears

We’re told that roughly 100 people attended the Sunday service at Glorious Way Church in north Harris County, despite community concerns of spreading Coronavirus COVID-19.

Tampa megachurch pastor cancels Sunday services, says he fears for congregation's safety

The embattled Tampa megachurch pastor who was arrested Monday after leading packed church services the day before -- despite social distancing orders from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office -- says he is canceling this coming Sunday's services.

Pennsylvania pastor slams coronavirus precautions, plans 'Woodstock'-like Easter gathering

A Pennsylvania pastor said Tuesday he plans to organize an outdoor “Woodstock”-like service in protest of coronavirus stay-at-home orders and following the arrests of multiple pastors in the U.S for allegedly violating such orders.

Peachtree City food bank sees needs rise because of coronavirus

It was a loadout day at the Midwest Food Bank warehouse in Peachtree City. Churches, other non-profits and food pantries that distribute food to the elderly or families with financial needs loaded up and took the goods back to the neighborhoods they serve.  

Atlanta's new archbishop discusses challenges of faith and hope during coronavirus pandemic

It is not the way the 1.2 million Roman Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta expected to celebrate the installation of their new archbishop, but because of the coronavirus pandemic, Most Reverend Gregory John Hartmayer will be inducted in a private ceremony in May.

Archdiocese of Atlanta suspends public masses through Palm Sunday

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta has suspended all public masses beginning Tuesday for the next three weeks. That includes the weekends of March 21-22, March 28-29, and April 4-5.

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.

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.

Christ Church in Georgetown says 550 parishioners are in self-quarantine amid coronavirus concerns

D.C. Mayor Bowser recommends a two-week self-quarantine for anyone who visited Christ Church Georgetown during a six-day period after the rector tested positive for the first confirmed case of coronavirus in D.C. 

Georgia churches changing service amid coronavirus concerns

Churches across Atlanta are adapting services to make sure people stay healthy amid concerns of the coronavirus.

Civil rights: The road to Bloody Sunday began 30 miles away

Della Simpson Maynor remembers the mounted police officer cracking her elbow with a baton. She recalls the panicked marchers unable to escape the onslaught, and the scuffle between officers and a young church deacon who was trying to protect his mother and grandfather. Most of all, she remembers the gunshot.