Notre Dame reopens 5 years after devastating fire
Notre Dame Cathedral reopens to the world this weekend, and it looks more magnificent than it has for generations.
Antioch pastor fights off alleged church burglar with martial arts
An East Bay pastor used martial arts to fight off a burglar who broke into his church.
Notre Dame Cathedral revealed: 1st look at restoration ahead reopening
Newly released footage offers the first glimpse inside the restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, five years after a devastating 2019 fire.
Notre Dame Cathedral reveals new interior 5 years after massive fire
The historic structure's interior was rebuilt featuring high ceilings and new stonework erasing memories of the devastating fire in 2019.
AI Jesus: Modern miracle or work of the devil?
An avatar of “Jesus" on a computer screen took questions from visitors on faith, morality, and modern-day woes, and offered responses based on Scripture.
TD Jakes improving after health scare, family says
The family of Bishop TD Jakes shared an update after Jakes had a "slight health incident" during his Sunday sermon.
Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
Oklahoma schools chief wants to make students watch announcement of new religious department
In the video, the state superintendent prays for President-elect Donald Trump and says religious liberty has been attacked and patriotism mocked “by woke teachers unions."
Oakland Diocese creates survivor's fund; victims call it a scam
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland, which filed for bankruptcy last year in the wake of hundreds of child sex abuse lawsuits, said Sunday that it will create a survivors' trust to compensate victims of the church.
Fire burns monk's quarters at San Francisco Buddhist temple
At least 15 people were displaced when a fire in the Mission District broke out at a Buddhist temple in San Francisco.
Ex-coach at San Jose's Valley Christian High School charged with selling child porn
San Jose police have been investigating the case since August 2023 but turned it over to the FBI.
Redwood City church food bank facing $5,000 per month rental increase
For the last 25 years, VERBO has helped struggling families in the North Fair Oaks neighborhood of Redwood City through its programs that include a food bank, youth activities and ESL classes.
Jewish community celebrates Rosh Hashanah in SF
This Wednesday marked the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year.
Man convicted after San Francisco synagogue is burglarized, vandalized
A San Francisco jury has found a man guilty of breaking into and vandalizing a synagogue, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office announced.
More Americans identify as "religiously unaffiliated" than 10 years ago, especially this group
More Americans are identifying as "religiously unaffiliated," rising from 21% in 2013 to 27% in 2023. Discover which age groups are driving this shift and how white Christian populations are declining while Christians of color and non-Christian religions remain steady.
Hate crime charge filed against Fremont driver
A man was charged with a hate crime after he allegedly pointed a replica gun while shouting racial slurs at a man on a freeway, officials said.
Former employee sentenced in stealing from NorCal church
The former administrator was convicted for using the Northern California church's credit cards to make purchases at a hair salon, stores, vacation rental services, and buying VIP concert tickets and repaid the funds by using the church's money, including money from the church's food pantry.
Drunk woman tried to drown 3-year-old-girl, hurt her brother because they were Muslim: indictment
Investigators say Elizabeth Wolf was drunk and made racial statements before approaching a Palestinian woman wearing a hijab and her two kids at a Euless apartment pool. She's now formally charged with attempted capital murder with an added hate crime enhancement.
Map: The most religious US states in 2024, according to report
A new report ranks the U.S. states that care the most about religion, and the ones where it’s less important, based on a number of metrics.
'Go to California': Oklahoma State Superintendent slams districts refusing to integrate Bible into curriculum
Louisiana garnered similar controversy earlier this year after passing a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom.