Kenya cult deaths: 39 bodies found amid investigation into pastor
A pastor in Kenya has been arrested over links to cultism, and dozens of bodies are still being discovered on his land.
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday amid joy and tragedy
After the Ramadan month of fasting, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with feasts and family visits. The day has ushered in a day of prayers and joy for many around the world.
Supreme Court hears Christian mail carrier's religious tolerance case
The Supreme Court is being asked to decide under what circumstances businesses must accommodate the needs of religious employees.
Pope Francis slams 'insinuations' against John Paul II as baseless
An audiotape from a purported Roman mobster insinuated that John Paul would go out looking for underage girls to molest. The Vatican calls it "slanderous."
Fire tears through Massachusetts church on Easter Sunday
The fire at a church in Cambridge broke out not long after Easter services, prompting a partial roof collapse, officials said.
Dalai Lama apologizes after kissing boy, asking him to 'suck' his tongue
A statement said the 87-year-old leader regretted the incident and wished to apologize “for the hurt his words may have caused."
How the Easter bunny and colorful eggs originated from ancient spring traditions
Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but some aspects of the holiday are linked to other religions.
Pope Francis Easter message: Pray for 'trust among individuals, peoples and nations'
The crowd swelled to some 100,00 for the pontiff's speech from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.
Palm Sunday: Rebounding Pope Francis presides leads Mass in Vatican Square
The pope's voice sounded strong as he opened the Mass, but quickly turned strained.
Pope Francis discharged from hospital: 'Still alive,' he jokes
Pope Francis, 86, spent 10 days at the same hospital in July 2021 following intestinal surgery for a bowel narrowing.
Pope Francis improving since hospitalization with infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection and rested well overnight. The 86-year-old pope had part of one lung removed as a young man.
One of the oldest surviving Bible could be yours — for $30 million
One of the oldest surviving biblical manuscripts, a nearly complete 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible, could soon be yours — for a cool $30 million.
Ramadan 2023: What is the Islamic holy month? How is it celebrated?
Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. And we've got you covered with answers to commonly asked questions about the holy month.
Oakland Diocese faces 330 sex abuse lawsuits; ponders bankruptcy
The Diocese of Oakland announced this week it is considering filing for bankruptcy due to hundreds of lawsuits that have been filed, alleging clergy members sexually abused children.
San Jose church fights back $2.8M fine for defying COVID order
A South Bay church is countersuing Santa Clara County after the state imposed $2.8 million in fines on the place of worship for ignoring COVID-19 lockdown orders, according to a report.
SFUSD publishes 2024 school calendar, accommodates Eid holiday
The San Francisco Unified School District has published the 2023-24 academic calendar with spring break scheduled alongside the Muslim holiday Eid-al-Fitr.
Multiple dead in Jehovah’s Witness hall shooting in Germany
Shots were fired inside a building used by Jehovah’s Witnesses in the northern German city of Hamburg on Thursday evening, with several people killed and wounded, police said.
David O'Connell: Mass held for slain LA bishop
Three days of remembrances for slain Archdiocese of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell concluded Friday with a funeral Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
First transgender Lutheran bishop from San Francisco sues church alleging discrimination
Rev. Megan Rohrer said he was defamed, misgendered and forced out of the Sierra Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Oakland's FAME church holds service at synagogue after fire
First AME church members hold services at Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland after their building burned in a fire.