Salman Rushdie's accused stabber enters not-guilty plea
Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized Saturday and is in jeopardy of losing one of his eyes after the stabbing attack.
Justice Department investigating Southern Baptists over clergy sex abuse
An independent investigation found disturbing details about how Southern Baptist leaders mishandled sex abuse claims and mistreated victims.
Pope Francis says he'll slow down, possibly retire after 6-day Canada trip
“I think at my age and with these limitations, I have to save (my energy) to be able to serve the church, or on the contrary, think about the possibility of stepping aside."
Right to Die: Group of doctors argue California's End of Life Option Act violates freedom of religion
The California Legislature says terminally-ill patients have a right to die with dignity. However, a group of Christian doctors are trying to put a stop to it as they claim the law violates freedom of religion and freedom of speech.
Group of doctors argue California's End of Life Option Act violates freedom of religion
The California Legislature says terminally-ill patients have a right to die with dignity. However, a group of Christian doctors are trying to put a stop to it as they claim the law violates freedom of religion and freedom of speech.
Right to Die: Group of doctors argue California's End of Life Option Act violates freedom of religion
The California Legislature says terminally-ill patients have a right to die with dignity. However, a group of Christian doctors are trying to put a stop to it as they claim the law violates freedom of religion and freedom of speech.
Roe v. Wade overturned: Churches in several US states vandalized in wake of abortion ruling
Some U.S. churches became the targets of anger following the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi receives Communion in Rome
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Pope Francis and received Communion during a papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, despite her position in support of abortion rights.
Pope Francis hails families, blasts ‘culture of waste’ after Roe v. Wade ruling
Francis didn’t refer to the ruling or explicitly mention abortion in his homily.
Cross still stands after fire destroys Texas church: 'A sight to behold'
A fire tore through a Texas church, leveling the building and destroying nearly everything inside – except for a cross that was still standing among the charred debris.
Number of Americans who believe in God drops to historic low: Poll
This year’s poll found 17% of Americans said they do not believe in God.
Bishop punishes school for refusing to remove Black Lives Matter, Pride flags
The Massachusetts school president said they will continue to display the flags and will appeal the decision.
La Luz del Mundo megachurch leader Naasón Joaquín García sentenced
The leader of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch who pleaded guilty to three sex-related counts involving minors was sentenced today to 16 years and eight months in prison, despite pleas by victims who asked a judge to reject the plea deal or sentence the defendant to a far longer prison term. Naasón Joaquín García, a former leader at La Luz del Mundo megachurch, pled guilty last week to multiple felony counts of sexual assault involving three separate minors.
Group dressed in 'The Handmaid's Tale' costumes protest during mass at LA Cathedral
Several women dressed up as characters from the Hulu show "The Handmaid's Tale" during a Mass downtown over the weekend to protest the Supreme Court's potential overruling of the Roe v. Wade decision.
Anti-Semitic fliers distributed in Culver City; police investigating
Anti-Semitic fliers were distributed in a Culver City neighborhood earlier this week, and an investigation is underway, police said Tuesday.
1992 LA Riots: How Reverend Cecil Murray is leaving a legacy at USC
Reverend Cecil Murray opened the doors of First AME Church the night of verdicts for four LAPD officers in the beating of Rodney King, and emerged as a voice of healing for the community.
Christian students sue university over ‘censorship’ for belief on gay marriage
A group of Christian students said the university effectively silenced them amid growing campus backlash for their views on marriage.
How some Easter traditions were inspired by ancient spring rituals
Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but a few aspects of the holiday were adopted from religions outside of Christianity.
Holy weekend: Easter, Passover and Ramadan converge as faith leaders call for peace in Ukraine
The rare convergence of holidays - a time for reflection and hope - has been overshadowed by war in Ukraine, uniting faith leaders across the globe in calls for peace.
Christians to observe Good Friday
Today is Good Friday, when Christians solemnly commemorate the day when Jesus suffered and died on the cross.