Trump executive order blasts Biden's 'anti-Christian government'
President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.
Detroit priest, host of 'Exorcist files', used girl's hair to floss teeth - police say
A Detroit priest and self-proclaimed exorcist is facing charges after allegedly attempting to use a 13-year-old girl's hair to floss his teeth with.
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden is honoring Pope Francis with the highest civilian honor given by a president.
Hateful message written by menorah at Oakland's Lake Merritt
The stand holding a menorah was vandalized on the last night of Hanukkah along Oakland's Lake Merritt with a hateful message.
Man accused of harassing members of San Francisco mosque
The Islamic Center of San Francisco is alerting the community about a man they claim harassed patrons outside a mosque.
Hanukkah begins with huge menorah lighting in San Francisco
Hanukkah is officially underway with an enthusiastic kickoff Wednesday night in San Francisco’s Union Square drawing in several hundred to witness the lighting of a three-ton menorah.
Pope Francis delivers Christmas message, calls for 'silence of arms'
In his annual Christmas message, Pope Francis urged the world to “silence the sound of arms" and find reconciliation, “even (with) our enemies."
Archaeologists uncover earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps: 'Unusual for this time'
Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."
Ancient Ten Commandments tablet to auction after decades in obscurity
A 1,500-year-old Byzantine tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments will be auctioned by Sotheby’s on December 18, with an estimated value of $1-2 million.
Notre Dame reopens 5 years after devastating fire
Notre Dame Cathedral reopens to the world this weekend, and it looks more magnificent than it has for generations.
Antioch pastor fights off alleged church burglar with martial arts
An East Bay pastor used martial arts to fight off a burglar who broke into his church.
Notre Dame Cathedral revealed: 1st look at restoration ahead reopening
Newly released footage offers the first glimpse inside the restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, five years after a devastating 2019 fire.
Notre Dame Cathedral reveals new interior 5 years after massive fire
The historic structure's interior was rebuilt featuring high ceilings and new stonework erasing memories of the devastating fire in 2019.
AI Jesus: Modern miracle or work of the devil?
An avatar of “Jesus" on a computer screen took questions from visitors on faith, morality, and modern-day woes, and offered responses based on Scripture.
TD Jakes improving after health scare, family says
The family of Bishop TD Jakes shared an update after Jakes had a "slight health incident" during his Sunday sermon.
Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
Oklahoma schools chief wants to make students watch announcement of new religious department
In the video, the state superintendent prays for President-elect Donald Trump and says religious liberty has been attacked and patriotism mocked “by woke teachers unions."
Oakland Diocese creates survivor's fund; victims call it a scam
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland, which filed for bankruptcy last year in the wake of hundreds of child sex abuse lawsuits, said Sunday that it will create a survivors' trust to compensate victims of the church.
Fire burns monk's quarters at San Francisco Buddhist temple
At least 15 people were displaced when a fire in the Mission District broke out at a Buddhist temple in San Francisco.
Ex-coach at San Jose's Valley Christian High School charged with selling child porn
San Jose police have been investigating the case since August 2023 but turned it over to the FBI.