Judge rules Cardinal Theodore McCarrick incompetent for trial in decades-old sexual assault case
The once-powerful Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick will not stand trial on charges he sexually assaulted a teenage boy decades ago.
The once-powerful Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick will not stand trial on charges he sexually assaulted a teenage boy decades ago.
Maui church serves as beacon of hope standing unscathed amid charred rubble caused by deadly wildfires
The Hawaii wildfire has killed dozens and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. But one building stands tall among the ruins – a beloved church.
The Hawaii wildfire has killed dozens and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. But one building stands tall among the ruins – a beloved church.
Faith In Action: Tampa pastor born without left arm, right hand shares passion for faith and music
A Tampa Bay area pastor is inspiring his congregation, filling the church with beautiful music and turning what some might consider a lifelong hardship into his strength.
A Tampa Bay area pastor is inspiring his congregation, filling the church with beautiful music and turning what some might consider a lifelong hardship into his strength.
7 in 10 US adults believe in angels, AP poll finds
More than astrology, reincarnation, and the belief that physical things can have spiritual energies.
More than astrology, reincarnation, and the belief that physical things can have spiritual energies.
Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
Faith In Action: Canines 4 Christ delivers hope through wagging tails
A ministry that started more than 15 years ago with one man and one dog has grown into a faithful army of hundreds of volunteers around the world.
A ministry that started more than 15 years ago with one man and one dog has grown into a faithful army of hundreds of volunteers around the world.
Praise be to AI: Hundreds attend church service generated by ChatGPT
Hundreds of German Protestants attended a church service in Bavaria that was generated almost entirely by artificial intelligence.
Hundreds of German Protestants attended a church service in Bavaria that was generated almost entirely by artificial intelligence.
'Jeopardy!' fans unleash wrath over 'pathetic' lack of response to biblical clue
A biblical passage stumped three 'Jeopardy!' contestants on Tuesday.
A biblical passage stumped three 'Jeopardy!' contestants on Tuesday.
Gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting that killed 11 found guilty on all charges
Robert Bowers was convicted on Friday in the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history. Jurors must now decide whether he should be sent to death row or sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Robert Bowers was convicted on Friday in the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history. Jurors must now decide whether he should be sent to death row or sentenced to life in prison without parole.
'Better than before': Pope Francis leaves hospital 9 days after operation
"Still alive,'' the pope quipped when a reporter asked how he was while leaving the hospital on Friday.
"Still alive,'' the pope quipped when a reporter asked how he was while leaving the hospital on Friday.
Pope Francis to skip Sunday public blessing as he recovers from major surgery
Pope Francis, “wisely" following doctors’ advice, will skip Sunday’s customary public blessing to allow himself to heal after abdominal surgery.
Pope Francis, “wisely" following doctors’ advice, will skip Sunday’s customary public blessing to allow himself to heal after abdominal surgery.
Pope Francis undergoes intestinal surgery, will remain at hospital for several days
Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital Wednesday to repair a hernia in his intestine, the latest malady to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago.
Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital Wednesday to repair a hernia in his intestine, the latest malady to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago.
Missouri miracle? Photo shows nun’s body still intact nearly 4 years after death
Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, died in 2019, but when her body was recently exhumed, her order was shocked.
Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, died in 2019, but when her body was recently exhumed, her order was shocked.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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, 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 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.