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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
First AME church members hold services at Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland after their building burned in a fire.
Historic Black church in Oakland devastated by fire finds temporary home in Jewish temple
A Jewish temple in Oakland is offering the East Bay's oldest Black church a safe haven and place to worship after a devastating fire.
A Jewish temple in Oakland is offering the East Bay's oldest Black church a safe haven and place to worship after a devastating fire.
LA bishop shot to death in Hacienda Heights was murdered: LASD
The shooting death of Bishop David O'Connell in Hacienda Heights is being investigated as a murder, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The shooting death of Bishop David O'Connell in Hacienda Heights is being investigated as a murder, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Archbishop of Philadelphia makes friendly wager with Kansas City bishop for Super Bowl LVII
It seems Super Bowl LVII is getting just about everyone to chance some friendly bets - including the Catholic Church!
It seems Super Bowl LVII is getting just about everyone to chance some friendly bets - including the Catholic Church!
Students from 2 Philadelphia schools recorded using racist language in social media video
Saint Hubert Catholic High School and Franklin Towne Charter High School, both in Philadelphia, released statements condemning the video and students' actions.
Saint Hubert Catholic High School and Franklin Towne Charter High School, both in Philadelphia, released statements condemning the video and students' actions.
Hunt continues for assailant who fired blank rounds in San Francisco synagogue
Police in San Francisco said they’re prioritizing calls to places of worship Friday as they continue hunting for a man who fired suspected blank rounds inside a Richmond District synagogue earlier in the week.
Police in San Francisco said they’re prioritizing calls to places of worship Friday as they continue hunting for a man who fired suspected blank rounds inside a Richmond District synagogue earlier in the week.
SFPD, FBI searching for man who fired apparent blanks inside Russian synagogue
The San Francisco police department and the FBI are looking for a man, who fired a gun several times inside a synagogue in the Richmond district.
The San Francisco police department and the FBI are looking for a man, who fired a gun several times inside a synagogue in the Richmond district.
Pope Francis clarifies stance on homosexuality: 'Every sexual act outside of marriage is a sin'
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
Officer shoots knife-wielding minor in Tracy, suspect in 'serious condition'
A teenager was shot by Tracy police and remains hospitalized in serious condition, officials said.
A teenager was shot by Tracy police and remains hospitalized in serious condition, officials said.
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
The blessing Roberta Gonzales said in her driveway may have saved her from a big rig roll-over in Oakland
Meteorologist Roberta Gonzales returned to her driveway to say a blessing for her family on the day a semi-truck driver overturned in front of her. She believes it saved her from harm.
Meteorologist Roberta Gonzales returned to her driveway to say a blessing for her family on the day a semi-truck driver overturned in front of her. She believes it saved her from harm.
Public can visit Pope Benedict XVI's tomb
The public can now visit the tomb of Pope Benedict XVI in the grottoes under St. Peter’s Basilica.
The public can now visit the tomb of Pope Benedict XVI in the grottoes under St. Peter’s Basilica.
Man smashes church altar with sledgehammer, steals 1,500-year-old relics
“The sheriff reported that the man had wanted to break into the tabernacle, but looked up at the statue of Mary and decided he couldn't do that to her."
“The sheriff reported that the man had wanted to break into the tabernacle, but looked up at the statue of Mary and decided he couldn't do that to her."