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.
Pope Leo XIV announces two new saints, including first canonized millennial
Carlo Acutis created a multilingual website documenting Eucharistic miracles before dying of leukemia at 15.
A deadly crash, a divided nation: Why some Sikh truckers are now in the crossfire
Members of California’s Sikh trucking community say a deadly crash involving one of its own has led to a spike in anti-Sikh rhetoric
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.
Poll shows low support for taxpayer-funded religious schools
The recent poll sheds light on an ongoing debate involving the role of religion in public schools.
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.
America's longest-running TV evangelist, Jimmy Swaggart, in critical condition after cardiac episode
Jimmy Swaggart's son says only a 'miracle' can save the influential preacher who has broadcasted longer than any other American evangelist.
Palestinians travelers detained at SFO airport, denied entry despite valid visas
Supporters of the visitors gathered at SFO's international terminal on Thursday.
Bay Area marches show support for Jewish and Palestinian communities
Supporters gathered in the South Bay and East Bay for separate solidarity marches - one supporting the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism, the other calling for an end to the war in Gaza.
Watch: Beatboxing nun shows off unusual talent on TV
Two Brazilian nuns have gone viral after an impromptu beatboxing and dance performance on the Catholic TV channel Pai Eterno.