Pope Francis paves way for canonization of Carlo Acutis, first millennial saint

Pope Francis issued a decree on Thursday announcing the recognition of a miracle attributed to Bl. Carlo Acutis — clearing the way for the Italian teenager's canonization in the near future. 

Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds

On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.

GLIDE church members gather for 1st time since Rev. Cecil Williams' death

Members of San Francisco's GLIDE Memorial Church gathered for Sunday services for the first time since the death of their long-time leader, Rev. Cecil Williams.

San Francisco mosque vandalism suspect denies hate crime

A man accused of using a skateboard to vandalize a San Francisco mosque pleaded not guilty Friday as his attorney denied hate crime allegations.

Philadelphia Eid event shooting injures 3, including teen shot by officer; 5 arrested

Multiple people were injured during a shooting at an Eid event in West Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon where around 1,000 attendees gathered to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

What is Eid al-Fitr and how is it celebrated?

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. 

San Francisco mosque vandalized more than once during Ramadan

A mosque in San Francisco has been vandalized at least twice in the last week, apparently by the same man, prompting community members to call for more protection. 

Annual Mount Davidson Easter service kicks off

An annual Easter Sunrise service was held Sunday at the summit of Mount Davidson in San Francisco. It's a tradition that dates back more than 100 years.

This Filipino villager was nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday

Ruben Enaje and other villagers participated in real-life crucifixions, which have become an annual tradition in his village in the Philippines.

San Bruno Muslims protest mayor over denial request during Ramadan

For weeks, San Bruno's Palestinian American residents and allies have rallied outside city hall, calling for a Gaza ceasefire. On Thursday, however, the protest was aimed at San Bruno Mayor Rico Medina.

Trump is selling Bibles for $59.99 ahead of Easter

Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.

Oakland Buddhist church vandalized repeatedly

Oakland police are hoping surveillance video will lead to arrests in a church vandalism case in the city's Chinatown neighborhood.

Man doused with pepper spray outside Islamic center: Novato police

Novato police accused a man of disrupting a religious ceremony and using pepper spray on a person planning to celebrate Ramadan at an Islamic center.

First day of Ramadan met with conflicted emotions this year

Monday, Muslims across the world, and here in the Bay Area, marked the first day of Ramadan, a holy month of prayer, charity and fasting.

Jewish UC Berkeley students fight against campus antisemitism

Jewish students, alumni, and faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, gathered on Monday to condemn campus antisemitism and demand the university do more to protect its Jewish community members.