Louisiana church hosts over 1,800 people despite social distance warning during coronavirus pandemic
A Louisiana church attracted more than 1,800 people to their Sunday service, despite warnings from health officials to practice social distancing.
A Louisiana church attracted more than 1,800 people to their Sunday service, despite warnings from health officials to practice social distancing.
Pastor offers drive-thru communion to parishoners seeking comfort amid coronavirus outbreak
A church in suburban Alsip offered drive-thru communion Saturday as parishoners sought to connect with God without putting their health at risk.
A church in suburban Alsip offered drive-thru communion Saturday as parishoners sought to connect with God without putting their health at risk.
Archdiocese of Chicago, Joliet Diocese won’t hold public events for Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Easter
The Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Joliet have canceled public celebrations of Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Chrism Mass and Easter as restrictions on public gatherings continue amid an outbreak of COVID-19.
The Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Joliet have canceled public celebrations of Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Chrism Mass and Easter as restrictions on public gatherings continue amid an outbreak of COVID-19.
Places of worship cancel, livestream and hold drive-thru services in wake of global pandemic
At Bay Church in Concord on Sunday, religious leadership was offering drive-through services so that people can stay in their own cars but still attend service.
At Bay Church in Concord on Sunday, religious leadership was offering drive-through services so that people can stay in their own cars but still attend service.
Archdiocese suspends Masses beginning Saturday because of coronavirus worries
The decision was based on the guidelines spelled out Thursday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker mandating the cancellation of large public gatherings, according to the statement.
The decision was based on the guidelines spelled out Thursday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker mandating the cancellation of large public gatherings, according to the statement.
Old St. Patrick’s church cancels Sunday Masses over coronavirus concerns
The church will livestream Sunday and holiday Masses online at 10 a.m. March 15, 12:10 p.m. March 17 and 10 a.m. March 22, officials said.
The church will livestream Sunday and holiday Masses online at 10 a.m. March 15, 12:10 p.m. March 17 and 10 a.m. March 22, officials said.
Bible undamaged as engine fire engulfs truck in Texas: report
A Texas woman’s truck was engulfed in flames Sunday in Deer Park, but she credits some divine intervention – and a little help from the Deer Park Fire Department – for minimizing the damage preventing any injuries to herself and saving her Bible, a report said Monday.
A Texas woman’s truck was engulfed in flames Sunday in Deer Park, but she credits some divine intervention – and a little help from the Deer Park Fire Department – for minimizing the damage preventing any injuries to herself and saving her Bible, a report said Monday.
Coronavirus fears prompt Archdiocese of Chicago to limit physical contact during mass
The Archdiocese of Chicago is changing how priests and parishioners interact during mass to limit exposure to coronavirus amid a possible outbreak.
The Archdiocese of Chicago is changing how priests and parishioners interact during mass to limit exposure to coronavirus amid a possible outbreak.
Coughing, Pope Francis tells pilgrims he is skipping retreat because of a cold
Pope Francis said he is skipping a week-long retreat because of a cold.
Pope Francis said he is skipping a week-long retreat because of a cold.
Christian college recruiter fired after asking students to line up according to skin color, hair texture
A recruiter from a Christian university was fired after he asked high school students to line up according to their skin color, and then by hair texture.
A recruiter from a Christian university was fired after he asked high school students to line up according to their skin color, and then by hair texture.
Pope sick a 2nd day with apparent cold, cancels audiences
Pope Francis has canceled his official audiences after apparently coming down with a cold.
Pope Francis has canceled his official audiences after apparently coming down with a cold.
Cincinnati church wipes out $46.5 million in medical debt for 45,000 families
A megachurch in Cincinnati announced Sunday that it is paying off $46.5 million in medical debt for more than 45,000 families.
A megachurch in Cincinnati announced Sunday that it is paying off $46.5 million in medical debt for more than 45,000 families.
After lengthy debate, Bible bill passes in West Virginia House
Delegates passed House Bill 4780 that would allow classes about the Bible to be taught in schools across the state.
Delegates passed House Bill 4780 that would allow classes about the Bible to be taught in schools across the state.
Former Oak Lawn pastor had sexual contact with girl on youth service project trip, lawsuit alleges
A former youth pastor at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in west suburban Oak Lawn allegedly established a rapport with an underage girl and then engaged in sexual contact with her on a service trip, according to a lawsuit.
A former youth pastor at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in west suburban Oak Lawn allegedly established a rapport with an underage girl and then engaged in sexual contact with her on a service trip, according to a lawsuit.
Bishop responds after priest says abortion worse than pedophilia, which 'doesn't kill anyone'
A Roman Catholic bishop in Rhode Island responded to the controversy created by a priest who said abortion is worse than pedophilia and later sought to clarify his comments.
A Roman Catholic bishop in Rhode Island responded to the controversy created by a priest who said abortion is worse than pedophilia and later sought to clarify his comments.
Chino Hills church making rosaries to present to Kobe Bryant’s church
Parishioners at a church in Chino Hills are going the extra step to help people grieve over the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
Parishioners at a church in Chino Hills are going the extra step to help people grieve over the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
'Historic' Christian event brings together 140,000 youth
Thousands of Christians – including President Jair Bolsonaro – gathered in three stadiums in Brazil Saturday to turn to Jesus and send out missionaries to the world.
Thousands of Christians – including President Jair Bolsonaro – gathered in three stadiums in Brazil Saturday to turn to Jesus and send out missionaries to the world.
Church pays off more than 800 families' medical bills
A financial burden was lifted for hundreds of families in the east valley when a local church paid off their outstanding medical bills.
A financial burden was lifted for hundreds of families in the east valley when a local church paid off their outstanding medical bills.
Cardinal responds to new Catholic school closures in Chicago area
We heard from Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich for the first time Tuesday since the Archdiocese announced it would be closing five schools in the city and suburbs.
We heard from Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich for the first time Tuesday since the Archdiocese announced it would be closing five schools in the city and suburbs.
Woman captures cloud photo of 'Jesus with his arm outstretched'
A United Kingdom woman was left stunned after she snapped an "eerie" photo of a cloud some say looks like Jesus.
A United Kingdom woman was left stunned after she snapped an "eerie" photo of a cloud some say looks like Jesus.