Priest uses squirt gun to shoot holy water and maintain social distancing
A priest in Detroit has been using a squirt gun to dispense holy water and maintain social distancing.
A priest in Detroit has been using a squirt gun to dispense holy water and maintain social distancing.
Poll: 63% of religious Americans believe COVID-19 pandemic is message from God for humanity to change
A poll of 1,002 adults was conducted April 30-May 4 that found that 31% of Americans who believe feel strongly that the virus is a sign from God telling humanity to change.
A poll of 1,002 adults was conducted April 30-May 4 that found that 31% of Americans who believe feel strongly that the virus is a sign from God telling humanity to change.
Diocese of Austin resumes in-person public mass
The Diocese of Austin is resuming services, but different faith leaders in the area all are making decisions at a different pace.
The Diocese of Austin is resuming services, but different faith leaders in the area all are making decisions at a different pace.
DOJ sides with Mississippi church after congregants were fined for attending drive-in service
The DOJ released a statement of interest in support of Temple Baptist Church in Greenvillle, Miss., which has filed a lawsuit against the local police department, saying that the city of Greenville wrongfully targeted religious services.
The DOJ released a statement of interest in support of Temple Baptist Church in Greenvillle, Miss., which has filed a lawsuit against the local police department, saying that the city of Greenville wrongfully targeted religious services.
Australian court dismisses sex abuse convictions against Cardinal George Pell
Pope Francis' former finance minister was convicted by a Victoria state jury in 2018 of sexually abusing two 13-year-old choirboys.
Pope Francis' former finance minister was convicted by a Victoria state jury in 2018 of sexually abusing two 13-year-old choirboys.
Cedar Park moves services online for Palm Sunday
The idea came about when Governor Abbott urged churches to continue meeting while also practicing social distancing.
The idea came about when Governor Abbott urged churches to continue meeting while also practicing social distancing.
Gov. Abbott, AG Paxton provide joint guidance for religious services during COVID-19 pandemic
According to the joint guidance, orders given by state or local governments prohibiting people from providing or obtaining certain services must ensure that the orders don't violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, Article I of the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
According to the joint guidance, orders given by state or local governments prohibiting people from providing or obtaining certain services must ensure that the orders don't violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, Article I of the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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.
Churches stream service in effort to prevent potential coronavirus spread
The decision to stream their service was done in an effort to help reduce potential spread as they see about 600 people every Sunday.
The decision to stream their service was done in an effort to help reduce potential spread as they see about 600 people every Sunday.
Diocese of Austin continuing church services, issues precautionary measures against coronavirus
Although the Diocese did not altogether cancel services, it has asked that the parishes and followers to take preventative measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Although the Diocese did not altogether cancel services, it has asked that the parishes and followers to take preventative measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
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.
Arkansas police officer prays for students at school’s flagpole everyday
A school resource officer in Wynne, Arkansas, is going viral for his daily act of kindness each morning before school starts.
A school resource officer in Wynne, Arkansas, is going viral for his daily act of kindness each morning before school starts.
Austin church makes changes to services concerning coronavirus
The Diocese has also given discretion to pastors to forgo holding hands during the Lord's Prayer and to offer the Sign of Peace without shaking hands. Those who are sick are also asked to not attend Mass or religious education.
The Diocese has also given discretion to pastors to forgo holding hands during the Lord's Prayer and to offer the Sign of Peace without shaking hands. Those who are sick are also asked to not attend Mass or religious education.
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston suspends Communion due to coronavirus
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is suspending the distribution of Holy Communion from the chalice and will distribute only under the form of the host until further notice.
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is suspending the distribution of Holy Communion from the chalice and will distribute only under the form of the host until further notice.
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.
Holocaust remembered with new call to stand with Israel
The governor's call is reminiscent of a law passed in 2017. When state lawmakers took a stand with Israel, then, it triggered a federal lawsuit.
The governor's call is reminiscent of a law passed in 2017. When state lawmakers took a stand with Israel, then, it triggered a federal lawsuit.
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.
Toddler leads preschool lunch prayer before enjoying a meal with classmates
Three-year-old Makhi from Missouri said a prayer for his preschool classmates before they shared lunch together.
Three-year-old Makhi from Missouri said a prayer for his preschool classmates before they shared lunch together.
Texas Catholic Bishops respond to Gov. Abbott refugee decision, "discouraging and disheartening"
According to the statement, the organization respects the Governor but believes his decision to reject the refugees is misguided. "It denies people who are fleeing persecution, including religious persecution, from being able to bring their gifts and talents to our state and contribute to the general common good of all Texans."
According to the statement, the organization respects the Governor but believes his decision to reject the refugees is misguided. "It denies people who are fleeing persecution, including religious persecution, from being able to bring their gifts and talents to our state and contribute to the general common good of all Texans."
United Methodist Church leaders propose plan for amicable separation
United Methodist Church leaders from around the world are proposing a new conservative denomination that would split from the rest of the church in an attempt to resolve a yearslong dispute over gay marriage and gay clergy.
United Methodist Church leaders from around the world are proposing a new conservative denomination that would split from the rest of the church in an attempt to resolve a yearslong dispute over gay marriage and gay clergy.