Marin County DA reduces charges in Junipero Serra statue vandalism; protest ensues
Catholics of Marin said the five defendants should face felony charges for defacing and pulling down a statue of Saint Junipero Serra that was in front of Mission San Rafael.
Catholics of Marin said the five defendants should face felony charges for defacing and pulling down a statue of Saint Junipero Serra that was in front of Mission San Rafael.
Clayton Kershaw disagrees with Dodgers inviting Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, report says
Clayton Kershaw says he disagrees with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to welcome Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the team’s Pride Night.
Clayton Kershaw says he disagrees with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to welcome Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the team’s Pride Night.
Pope Francis gets back to work after battling fever
Pope Francis resumed regular appointments on Saturday, one day after canceling his schedule due to a fever.
Pope Francis resumed regular appointments on Saturday, one day after canceling his schedule due to a fever.
2 dorm directors fired for using pronouns in emails at small New York Christian college
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
Wesley United Methodist Church thrives still in San Jose's Japantown
Established in 1895 and founded by Japanese immigrants, the church served as a foundation for what would become San Jose's Japan Town, one of three remaining Japan Towns in the country.
Established in 1895 and founded by Japanese immigrants, the church served as a foundation for what would become San Jose's Japan Town, one of three remaining Japan Towns in the country.
Doomsday cult death toll hits 200 in Kenya, with more than 600 reported missing
Autopsies conducted on more than 100 bodies last week showed the victims died of starvation, strangulation, suffocation and injuries from blunt objects.
Autopsies conducted on more than 100 bodies last week showed the victims died of starvation, strangulation, suffocation and injuries from blunt objects.
Muslim NJ mayor blocked from White House decries 'watch list'
The mayor said he has no idea why his name is on the list and that no one in the federal government will tell him.
The mayor said he has no idea why his name is on the list and that no one in the federal government will tell him.
Legacy Celebration Service for late Atlanta pastor Dr. Charles F. Stanley
Dr. Charles Stanley, who led First Baptist Atlanta for decades and was the founder of In Touch Ministries, has died. He was 90 years old.
Dr. Charles Stanley, who led First Baptist Atlanta for decades and was the founder of In Touch Ministries, has died. He was 90 years old.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.



















