California to pay $2M church legal fees over virus closures
The state of California has agreed not to impose greater coronavirus restrictions on church gatherings than it does on retail establishments in a pair of settlements that provide more than $2 million in fees to lawyers who challenged the rules as a violation of religious freedom.
The state of California has agreed not to impose greater coronavirus restrictions on church gatherings than it does on retail establishments in a pair of settlements that provide more than $2 million in fees to lawyers who challenged the rules as a violation of religious freedom.
Vatican law criminalizes sexual abuse of adults by priests, laity
After 14 years of study, Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly criminalize the sexual abuse of adults by priests who abuse their authority and to say that laypeople who hold church office can be sanctioned too.
After 14 years of study, Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly criminalize the sexual abuse of adults by priests who abuse their authority and to say that laypeople who hold church office can be sanctioned too.
New Vatican law criminalizes abuse of adults by priests
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly criminalize the sexual abuse of adults by priests who abuse their authority and to say that laypeople who hold church office can be sanctioned for similar sex crimes.
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly criminalize the sexual abuse of adults by priests who abuse their authority and to say that laypeople who hold church office can be sanctioned for similar sex crimes.
Actor Joe Lara, wife known for her Christian diet workshop among 7 presumed dead in Tenn. plane crash
“Tarzan” actor Joe Lara and his wife Gwen Shamblin Lara, who’s known for her Christian weight loss teachings, are among seven presumed dead after a plane crashed in a Tennessee lake over the weekend.
“Tarzan” actor Joe Lara and his wife Gwen Shamblin Lara, who’s known for her Christian weight loss teachings, are among seven presumed dead after a plane crashed in a Tennessee lake over the weekend.
Grace Cathedral in San Francisco holds first in-person mass in 14 months
The iconic Grace Cathedral near downtown San Francisco did what it could to adjust to challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sunday morning, it opened its doors for the first time in 14 months for an in-person mass.
The iconic Grace Cathedral near downtown San Francisco did what it could to adjust to challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sunday morning, it opened its doors for the first time in 14 months for an in-person mass.
Grace Cathedral in San Francisco holds first in-person mass in 14 months
The iconic Grace Cathedral near downtown San Francisco did what it could to adjust to challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sunday morning, it opened its doors for the first time in 14 months for an in-person mass. KTVU's James Torrez reports.
The iconic Grace Cathedral near downtown San Francisco did what it could to adjust to challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sunday morning, it opened its doors for the first time in 14 months for an in-person mass. KTVU's James Torrez reports.
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr during the pandemic
As sunrise broke across the Bay Area, thousands of Muslims began the day celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
As sunrise broke across the Bay Area, thousands of Muslims began the day celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
A Buddhist temple sues Fremont for religious discrimination
A Buddhist temple has launched a double barreled legal attack on Fremont, a city that prides itself on diversity and has many Asian American residents. It's a fight over building codes that could end up in the highest court in the land.
A Buddhist temple has launched a double barreled legal attack on Fremont, a city that prides itself on diversity and has many Asian American residents. It's a fight over building codes that could end up in the highest court in the land.
San Francisco pastor to become Lutheran church's first openly transgender bishop
A San Francisco pastor has made history, being elected as the first openly transgender bishop of any major U.S. Christian denomination.
A San Francisco pastor has made history, being elected as the first openly transgender bishop of any major U.S. Christian denomination.
Catholic bishops debate if Biden should receive communion given abortion stance
There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion
There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion
San Francisco kosher baker hires formerly incarcerated employees to give second chances
An Israeli businessman who operates San Francisco's only kosher bakery has earned another moniker for his shop because of the formerly incarcerated people he now employs: the "Lifer Bakery."
An Israeli businessman who operates San Francisco's only kosher bakery has earned another moniker for his shop because of the formerly incarcerated people he now employs: the "Lifer Bakery."
San Francisco unveils prayer rooms at high-volume vaccination sites during Ramadan
Taking its cue from New York City, San Francisco decided to open up prayer rooms at high-volume vaccination sites during Ramadan and beyond.
Taking its cue from New York City, San Francisco decided to open up prayer rooms at high-volume vaccination sites during Ramadan and beyond.
San Jose Sikhs hold vigil for Indianapolis shooting victims
There was a big showing of support Sunday night from members of the Sikh community in the South Bay. Members remembered the lives lost in the shooting rampage at the FedEx facility in Indianapolis.
There was a big showing of support Sunday night from members of the Sikh community in the South Bay. Members remembered the lives lost in the shooting rampage at the FedEx facility in Indianapolis.
Some Bay Area mosques holding in-person services for Ramadan
It’s the first day of fasting for Muslims around the world. Muslim families fast every day from sunrise to sunset in observance of the holy month of Ramadan. Some Bay Area mosques are holding in-person gatherings.
It’s the first day of fasting for Muslims around the world. Muslim families fast every day from sunrise to sunset in observance of the holy month of Ramadan. Some Bay Area mosques are holding in-person gatherings.
California lifts COVID-19 limits on indoor worship services following US Supreme Court rulings
California lifted its limits on indoor worship services in the face of U.S. Supreme Court rulings that struck down the coronavirus public health mandates. However, the state still said indoor gatherings were “strongly discouraged” and advised limiting the numbers to 25% of a building’s capacity.
California lifted its limits on indoor worship services in the face of U.S. Supreme Court rulings that struck down the coronavirus public health mandates. However, the state still said indoor gatherings were “strongly discouraged” and advised limiting the numbers to 25% of a building’s capacity.
San Jose pastor says Easter service ruined by Zoom hackers
A San Jose pastor said his church’s Easter service that was livestreamed on Zoom was hacked by people shouting out hate speech.
A San Jose pastor said his church’s Easter service that was livestreamed on Zoom was hacked by people shouting out hate speech.
Bay Area adjusts to new way of life over Easter weekend as virus rules relax
At the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek Sunday, the bunnies, the babies, and family outings were back for an Easter bunny hunt. For many, it was a joy feeling the pandemic restrictions slowly easing.
At the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek Sunday, the bunnies, the babies, and family outings were back for an Easter bunny hunt. For many, it was a joy feeling the pandemic restrictions slowly easing.
'This is scandalous': Pope decries war, weapons spending amid the pandemic in Easter message
“The pandemic is still spreading, while the social and economic crisis remains severe, especially for the poor. Nevertheless — and this is scandalous — armed conflicts have not ended, and military arsenals are being strengthened,'' Francis said, sounding angry. “That is today's scandal.”
“The pandemic is still spreading, while the social and economic crisis remains severe, especially for the poor. Nevertheless — and this is scandalous — armed conflicts have not ended, and military arsenals are being strengthened,'' Francis said, sounding angry. “That is today's scandal.”
In Easter speech, pope calls armed conflicts in pandemic 'scandalous'
Pope Francis in his traditional Easter Sunday address denounced as “scandalous” how armed conflicts continue to rage even as the coronavirus pandemic has triggered severe social and economic suffering.
Pope Francis in his traditional Easter Sunday address denounced as “scandalous” how armed conflicts continue to rage even as the coronavirus pandemic has triggered severe social and economic suffering.
Christians celebrate second Easter marred by COVID-19 pandemic
Christianity’s most joyous feast day is being celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings for the second Easter Sunday.
Christianity’s most joyous feast day is being celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings for the second Easter Sunday.