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."
Fountain of Life Center marks Easter Sunday as homecoming for hundreds after devastating 8-alarm fire
The Fountain of Life Center welcomed members and visitors back on campus after a devastating fire ripped through the church building on March 20.
Fountain of Life Center marks Easter Sunday as homecoming for hundreds after devastating 8-alarm fire
The Fountain of Life Center welcomed members and visitors back on campus after a devastating fire ripped through the church building on March 20.
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 Easter message: Pray for 'trust among individuals, peoples and nations'
The crowd swelled to some 100,00 for the pontiff's speech from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.
Maryland AG releases report detailing Catholic Church sex abuse
More than 150 Catholic priests and others associated with the Archdiocese of Baltimore sexually abused more than 600 children over the past 80 years, according to a state report released Wednesday that accused church officials of decades of cover-ups.
Palm Sunday: Rebounding Pope Francis presides leads Mass in Vatican Square
The pope's voice sounded strong as he opened the Mass, but quickly turned strained.
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.
Antisemitic incidents in the US reach highest level ever recorded, ADL finds
According to the Anti-Defamation League, this was the highest number of antisemitic incidents reported since the league began tracking such incidents in 1979.
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.
Saddleback Church stands firmly behind female pastors after SBC expulsion
Saddleback has yet to say if it will appeal its expulsion.
Caught on camera: Faith leaders join in show of unity after vandalism at East Mount Airy mosque
Philadelphia police are investigating vandalism of an Islamic community center and mosque and police believe it was deliberate, after it is caught on camera.
Faith leaders join in show of unity after vandalism at East Mount Airy mosque
Philadelphia police are investigating vandalism of an Islamic community center and mosque and police believe it was deliberate, after it is caught on camera.
Popeyes brings back seafood classics for Lent observers
The fast-food chain will bring back the Flounder Fish Sandwich and the Shrimp Tackle Box for a limited time.
You might see a lot more Jesus commercials during this year's Super Bowl
This year, an ad campaign is promoting Jesus’ unconditional love to counter the notion that religion is used to divide people.
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.
Pope Francis clarifies stance on homosexuality: 'Every sexual act outside of marriage is a sin'
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.