Landlord changes locks on California church after pastor said he'd continue to hold services
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
Archdiocese of Chicago announces decree dispensing Catholics from Easter obligations due to COVID-19
In making the decision, Cardinal Cupich to into account the state’s stay-at-home directive, advice from medical professionals and understanding that social gatherings may help spread the virus, the archdiocese said.
In making the decision, Cardinal Cupich to into account the state’s stay-at-home directive, advice from medical professionals and understanding that social gatherings may help spread the virus, the archdiocese said.
Central Florida church held in-person Sunday Service as stay-at-home order allows religious services
The Center Arena Church held its usual Sunday service, as the "stay-at-home" order allows them to. They are just one of several churches holding services in-person.
The Center Arena Church held its usual Sunday service, as the "stay-at-home" order allows them to. They are just one of several churches holding services in-person.
No Easter Services during coronavirus pandemic could leave churches struggling
Easter Sunday is a celebration. Church pews overflow with parishioners seated in pastel-colored reverence of the risen Christ.
Easter Sunday is a celebration. Church pews overflow with parishioners seated in pastel-colored reverence of the risen Christ.
Nurses gather to pray on rooftops during coronavirus pandemic
As hospital staffs across the country battle the coronavirus outbreak, many are turning to their faith to carry them through long, difficult days.
As hospital staffs across the country battle the coronavirus outbreak, many are turning to their faith to carry them through long, difficult days.
Funeral homes offer virtual services during COVID-19 pandemic
All the CDC guidelines that are in place are to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic, unfortunately, mean staying apart even if your loved one has passed away.
All the CDC guidelines that are in place are to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic, unfortunately, mean staying apart even if your loved one has passed away.
Mayor de Blasio: Religious services will be shut down; fines, closures possible
The mayor said the city has gotten reports of a small number of religious communities are still ignoring the rules banning gatherings and continue to hold group services.
The mayor said the city has gotten reports of a small number of religious communities are still ignoring the rules banning gatherings and continue to hold group services.
Chicago churches adapt amid COVID-19 outbreak
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many are leaning on their faith more than ever. But that comes with major challenges now that places of worship are closed.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many are leaning on their faith more than ever. But that comes with major challenges now that places of worship are closed.
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.