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.

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.

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.

Redwood City church food bank facing $5,000 per month rental increase

For the last 25 years, VERBO has helped struggling families in the North Fair Oaks neighborhood of Redwood City through its programs that include a food bank, youth activities and ESL classes.

Man convicted after San Francisco synagogue is burglarized, vandalized

A San Francisco jury has found a man guilty of breaking into and vandalizing a synagogue, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office announced. 

More Americans identify as "religiously unaffiliated" than 10 years ago, especially this group

More Americans are identifying as "religiously unaffiliated," rising from 21% in 2013 to 27% in 2023. Discover which age groups are driving this shift and how white Christian populations are declining while Christians of color and non-Christian religions remain steady.