Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’

Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.

3-alarm fire at Buddhist Temple in San Jose

San Jose firefighters raced to put out a 3-alarm fire Monday morning at a Buddhist temple, where there had been a similar fire last year.

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass

Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.

Bay Area Jewish community mourns on Hanukkah after Australian mass shooting

The Bay Area’s Jewish community marked the first night of Hanukkah on Sunday in grief, after a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration in Australia left at least 15 people dead.

Man hauled away by security after urinating on main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica: report

The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.

Junipero Serra statue removed from Bay Area freeway site

Caltrans took down the statue of St. Junípero Serra in Hillsborough along Interstate 280 earlier this summer.

Russell M. Nelson, oldest LDS president, dies at 101

Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the oldest leader in the faith’s history, died Saturday at his home in Salt Lake City at the age of 101.

Hindu temple in Dublin burglarized: $34,000 in cash and jewelry stolen

Leaders and members of a Hindu Temple said they're trying to recoup their losses after thieves broke into their place of worship in Dublin. 

Dr. James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder, dead at 89

Dr. James Dobson, founder of the Focus on the Family Christian ministry and former advisor to five U.S. presidents, has died at 89.

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90

Family members of the Rev. Jimmy Swaggart say the famed 1980s televangelist has passed away at the age of 90.

Rev. Amos Brown gives last sermon at San Francisco’s Third Baptist Church

Civil rights icon Reverend Amos Brown delivered his final sermon Sunday as senior pastor of Third Baptist Church, receiving a heartfelt send-off from community leaders and congregants.

Security guard kills gunman at Wayne church

The Wayne Police Department say they responded to an active shooter at Crosspointe Church in the 3600 block of Glenwood Road at around 11 a.m.

Second man arrested in suspected antisemitic beating, charged with hate crime

A second suspect accused of an antisemitic assault in San Francisco last week was recently arrested, the District Attorney's Office announced Friday.

Kingdom Ministry Iowa camp investigated, 88 kids removed amid abuse claims

Authorities in Columbus Junction, Iowa, said they removed 88 minors from a church camp earlier this month after receiving reports of alleged abuse.

Rev. Amos Brown stepping down from pulpit at Third Baptist Church

Civil rights activist Rev. Amos Brown is delivering his final sermon as senior pastor of San Francisco's Third Baptist Church this Sunday, as he steps down from the role he’s had for nearly 50 years.

San Francisco leaders stand up against antisemitic attacks: 'Zero tolerance' for hate

San Francisco leaders gathered on the steps of City Hall on Friday to denounce a recent string of antisemitic attacks. Joining them were residents and business owners who have found themselves targeted.

Historian who found Ireland's mass grave of babies was scorned in hometown

Catherine Corless, the historian who found the gravesite of nearly 800 babies and children beneath an Irish home for unwed mothers, was widely ridiculed for her life's work.