2 dorm directors fired for using pronouns in emails at small New York Christian college
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
Governor signs bill that targets hate crimes into law following Anti-Semitic incidents’ in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Thursday a bill that targets hate crimes following a series of recent anti-Semitic incidents' across Florida.
Faith in Action: Bringing church and prayer inside local jails
Jail is a place most of us hope we never end up, but for those who do find themselves behind bars, faith might be the only thing getting them through it.
Dalai Lama apologizes after kissing boy, asking him to 'suck' his tongue
A statement said the 87-year-old leader regretted the incident and wished to apologize “for the hurt his words may have caused."
How the Easter bunny and colorful eggs originated from ancient spring traditions
Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but some aspects of the holiday are linked to other religions.
Pope Francis discharged from hospital: 'Still alive,' he jokes
Pope Francis, 86, spent 10 days at the same hospital in July 2021 following intestinal surgery for a bowel narrowing.
Pope Francis improving since hospitalization with infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection and rested well overnight. The 86-year-old pope had part of one lung removed as a young man.
Pope Francis hospitalized for pulmonary infection after experiencing difficulty breathing, Vatican says
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a lung infection Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said.
Notre Dame Cathedral set to reopen in December 2024, Paris officials say
Notre Dame’s iconic spire, which collapsed in the 2019 fire, will start to reappear above the monument this year in a powerful signal of its revival, officials said.
Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
West Virginia advances mandate to display ‘In God We Trust’ in schools
Republican Sen. Mike Azinger, who introduced the bill, says he wants to give students something to look up to and to tell them it's okay to “say God” in school. The bill requires that the phrase appears in an area in each school building.
Church of England refuses to preside over same-sex marriages
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
Public can visit Pope Benedict XVI's tomb
The public can now visit the tomb of Pope Benedict XVI in the grottoes under St. Peter’s Basilica.
Annual Epiphany celebration and cross dive returns to Tarpon Springs for 117th year
It's a timeless tradition celebrated every year by the Greek Orthodox Church, and on Friday, large crowds turned out for the 117th Epiphany Celebration in Tarpon Springs.
Pope Francis presides over funeral of predecessor Benedict XVI as thousands mourn
The Vatican said some 50,000 people attended the Mass, after some 200,000 paid their respects during the three days of public viewing.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s reported last words: ‘Lord, I love you’
The basilica is set to host Benedict’s coffin for three days of viewing that start Monday.
Benedict XVI: Tributes pour in for pope emeritus as Vatican plans 'simple' funeral
For all his accomplishments and accolades, Benedict will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign.
Health of retired Pope Benedict XVI 'worsening,' Vatican says
Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.
Ukrainians celebrate Christmas with the West, part with Russia
Yes, this has to do with the war, and yes, they have the blessing of their local church.
Pope laments 'icy winds of war' in Christmas address
"Indeed, we must acknowledge with sorrow that, even as the Prince of Peace is given to us, the icy winds of war continue to buffet humanity," Pope Francis said.