Holocaust Remembrance Day: 79 years later, 245,000 genocide survivors are still alive
Nearly half of all Holocaust survivors are living in Israel, a new report found.
Devastating fire in Overbrook church prompts faith community to step in, lend support
A fire tore through the walls of an Overbrook church on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, leaving extensive damage. But, the community is gathering in response to bring the church back to life.
Faith community surrounds Overbrook church members after fire
A devastating fire at a church in Overbrook spurs members of other church communities to embrace and help the church recover.
More U.S. adults now identify their religion as 'none' than anything else
A recent study by Pew Research finds that nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation.
Ohio church sues city after pastor charged with violations for housing homeless people
An Ohio pastor and his church have received citations from city officials over zoning laws, fire ordinances and safety issues.
Elon Musk privately visits Auschwitz-Birkenau site in response to accusations of antisemitism on X
Elon Musk has been accused of allowing antisemitic messages on his social media platform X. Musk was expected to make the visit Tuesday and take part in a memorial service together with political figures.
Pope Francis condemns surrogacy as 'despicable,' calls for global ban
Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.
Pope Francis individually baptizes infants during annual ceremony at Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition near the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican.
Shia LaBeouf converts to Catholicism, was confirmed at New Year's Eve Mass
Actor Shia LaBeouf has converted to Catholicism.
Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observe on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
Vandalism at West Philadelphia mosque sets community on edge
Members of the local Muslim community are condemning vandalism at a West Philadelphia Mosque and they have a message for the person responsible.
Vandalism at West Philadelphia mosque sets community on edge
Members of the local Muslim community are condemning vandalism at a West Philadelphia Mosque and they have a message for the person responsible.
Rapper Ye issues a Hebrew apology for previous antisemitic comments
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew on Tuesday.
Pope Francis, in Christmas Day blessing, begs for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.
'Total surrender and dedication to Jesus': Watch Hulk Hogan get baptized in Florida
Former WWE and reality TV star Hulk Hogan dedicated his life to Christ recently in Florida.
Pope Francis celebrates birthday amid church reforms, health concerns
Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.
Pope Francis says he has acute bronchitis, will avoid traveling
Pope Francis says he is suffering from acute and infectious bronchitis.
Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
M. Russell Ballard, prominent Mormon leader, dies at 95
One of the highest ranking leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, M. Russell Ballard, has died. He was 95.
Diwali record set as millions of Indians celebrate amid air pollution worries
A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.