Poll: 23% say they have prayed for the outcome of a professional sports event
About 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe prayer can play a role in determining who wins a sporting event, and a similar percentage say God plays a role in determining which team goes home the victor.
About 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe prayer can play a role in determining who wins a sporting event, and a similar percentage say God plays a role in determining which team goes home the victor.
Advocates list 100s of allegedly abusive California priests
Advocates for victims of clergy sexual abuse delivered a list of more than 300 publicly accused abusers to the Roman Catholic archbishop of San Francisco on Thursday as they urged him to release his “secret” files on credibly accused priests.
Advocates for victims of clergy sexual abuse delivered a list of more than 300 publicly accused abusers to the Roman Catholic archbishop of San Francisco on Thursday as they urged him to release his “secret” files on credibly accused priests.
Queen Elizabeth II and the Church of England: The late monarch's faith beliefs
As Queen Elizabeth II is mourned, here are some details of the Church of England, of which she was a member. The history of this church is explained, as well as what it meant to the Queen.
As Queen Elizabeth II is mourned, here are some details of the Church of England, of which she was a member. The history of this church is explained, as well as what it meant to the Queen.
Utah governor slams Oregon fans for obscene chant at BYU football game
The incident comes weeks after BYU fan was accused of hurling racial slurs at a Duke women's volleyball player.
The incident comes weeks after BYU fan was accused of hurling racial slurs at a Duke women's volleyball player.
Christianity quickly diminishing in US, on pace to become minority religion in decades: study
The new Pew Research Center report found a surge of adults leaving Christianity to become atheist, agnostic, or "nothing in particular."
The new Pew Research Center report found a surge of adults leaving Christianity to become atheist, agnostic, or "nothing in particular."
VP Kamala Harris visits Houston for National Baptist Convention, National Space Council meeting
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Houston on Thursday and Friday, delivering remarks at the National Baptist Convention and chairing a meeting of the National Space Council.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Houston on Thursday and Friday, delivering remarks at the National Baptist Convention and chairing a meeting of the National Space Council.
Jehovah’s Witnesses resume door-to-door work after pandemic hiatus
“I've been looking forward to this day,” one Jehovah's Witness said. “When I rang the first doorbell this morning, a total calm came over me. I was back where I needed to be.”
“I've been looking forward to this day,” one Jehovah's Witness said. “When I rang the first doorbell this morning, a total calm came over me. I was back where I needed to be.”
Kansans gather in prayer after lightning strike burns town's historic church
"Prayer saved our church...and prayer is going to give us the strength and the graces that we need to build it back," St. Mary’s Catholic School Principal Josh Regan said in a message to parents following the devastating blaze.
"Prayer saved our church...and prayer is going to give us the strength and the graces that we need to build it back," St. Mary’s Catholic School Principal Josh Regan said in a message to parents following the devastating blaze.
6 wounded in Los Angeles bar shooting; 3 shot at Sikh temple
At least nine people were wounded in separate shootings at a bar in Los Angeles and a Sikh Temple in Stockton, authorities said.
At least nine people were wounded in separate shootings at a bar in Los Angeles and a Sikh Temple in Stockton, authorities said.
Turkey arrests pop singer for joke about religious schools, calls it a 'hate crime'
The Turkish singer made the joke at an April concert in Istanbul.
The Turkish singer made the joke at an April concert in Istanbul.
Satanic Temple hosts 'After School Satan Club' at Pennsylvania school
A Pennsylvania resident said that the After School Satan Club is a 'crazy' idea.
A Pennsylvania resident said that the After School Satan Club is a 'crazy' idea.
7-year-old girl paralyzed in swimming accident: ‘We believe God’s healing her’
Sarah Faulkner found out she would never walk again, but she has forgiven the teenager who caused the accident.
Sarah Faulkner found out she would never walk again, but she has forgiven the teenager who caused the accident.
Former Austin fire chaplain suing city for firing him over blog posts
The suit alleges the city fired Dr. Andrew Fox after he posted on his personal blog about his religious beliefs concerning biological sex and transgender women competing in sports.
The suit alleges the city fired Dr. Andrew Fox after he posted on his personal blog about his religious beliefs concerning biological sex and transgender women competing in sports.
Little boy runs to Pope Francis during weekly audience
Ironically, Francis was talking about the importance of a relationship between the world’s youth and the elderly when the young boy ran up to greet him.
Ironically, Francis was talking about the importance of a relationship between the world’s youth and the elderly when the young boy ran up to greet him.
Houston's Ismaili community to build inclusive center in downtown
A community building is currently under construction in downtown Houston, and while it's being built by the city's Ismaili Muslim residents, it will be a place where everyone is welcome.
A community building is currently under construction in downtown Houston, and while it's being built by the city's Ismaili Muslim residents, it will be a place where everyone is welcome.
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.
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.
An independent investigation found disturbing details about how Southern Baptist leaders mishandled sex abuse claims and mistreated victims.
Texas State Board of Education considers ditching BC, AD calendar dating system
In the draft, BC and AD would be replaced by more religiously-neutral language.
In the draft, BC and AD would be replaced by more religiously-neutral language.
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."
“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."
Pope apologizes for ‘devastating’ school abuses in Canada
Pope Francis says the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed their families and marginalized generations in ways still being felt today.
Pope Francis says the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed their families and marginalized generations in ways still being felt today.