Pope Francis condemns surrogacy as 'despicable,' calls for global ban
Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.
Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.
Ceremony of the Crosses held in Oakland to commemorate 2023 homicide victims
The 14th annual Ceremony of the Crosses was held at St. Columba Catholic Church today to commemorate the lives lost to homicide in the city this year.
The 14th annual Ceremony of the Crosses was held at St. Columba Catholic Church today to commemorate the lives lost to homicide in the city this year.
Hindu temple vandalized in Newark; latest in hateful trend
Graffiti supporting a separate Sikh homeland at a Hindu place of worship in Newark is being investigated as a hate crime and drew condemnations from the Consulate General of India, as well as the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
Graffiti supporting a separate Sikh homeland at a Hindu place of worship in Newark is being investigated as a hate crime and drew condemnations from the Consulate General of India, as well as the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
Rapper Ye issues a Hebrew apology for previous antisemitic comments
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew on Tuesday.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew on Tuesday.
San Francisco groups spread holiday cheer, feed thousands in need
Thousands of free meals were served all over the Bay Area on Christmas to those in need.
Thousands of free meals were served all over the Bay Area on Christmas to those in need.
Oakland Christmas Eve interfaith service calls for a ceasefire in Gaza
An interfaith service featured prayers and chants outside of Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church and First Congregational Church of Oakland on Christmas Eve, all calling for peace.
An interfaith service featured prayers and chants outside of Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church and First Congregational Church of Oakland on Christmas Eve, all calling for peace.
GLIDE church, foundation feeds nearly 3,000 for Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve morning at the Tenderloin staple started with music and soul; GLIDE Memorial Church held a Christmas Eve mass. Longtime attendees say there is something special when the holiday lands on a Sunday.
Christmas Eve morning at the Tenderloin staple started with music and soul; GLIDE Memorial Church held a Christmas Eve mass. Longtime attendees say there is something special when the holiday lands on a Sunday.
Pope Francis OKs blessings for same-sex couples
The Catholic Church is softening its stance on same-sex unions.
The Catholic Church is softening its stance on same-sex unions.
Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests shouldn't be matter of moral analysis
The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.
The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.
Stanford under civil rights investigation for antisemitism, Islamophobia on campus
The Dept. of Education says schools must ensure students are free from discrimination, including that based on ancestry. Some students say they don’t feel like the university is living up to that standard.
The Dept. of Education says schools must ensure students are free from discrimination, including that based on ancestry. Some students say they don’t feel like the university is living up to that standard.
Muslims, Jews tell stories of being victims of hate as Middle East war rages
Both Jews and Muslims find themselves targets of hate, as high emotions from Israeli-Hamas war spill over into Bay Area.
Both Jews and Muslims find themselves targets of hate, as high emotions from Israeli-Hamas war spill over into Bay Area.
Opponents seek to block towering Virgin Mary statue to be built atop popular Northern California ski mountain
A campaign has been launched to try and block the construction of a 20-foot Virgin Mary statue atop a popular ski park in Northern California.
A campaign has been launched to try and block the construction of a 20-foot Virgin Mary statue atop a popular ski park in Northern California.
Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at White House amid fears of rising antisemitism
Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
Monterey man arrested on suspicion of anti-Muslim hate crime
Police in Monterey are investigating an alleged hate crime that occurred the first week of December, the department said Friday.
Police in Monterey are investigating an alleged hate crime that occurred the first week of December, the department said Friday.
Thoughts turn to Israel as 3rd light is lit on Union Square menorah
As a third light was lit Saturday on Union Square's 25-foot-tall menorah in San Francisco, the crowd reflected on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Several people attending said their thoughts were with family in Israel this Hanukkah.
As a third light was lit Saturday on Union Square's 25-foot-tall menorah in San Francisco, the crowd reflected on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Several people attending said their thoughts were with family in Israel this Hanukkah.
Astronaut celebrates Hanukkah from International Space Station with zero-gravity dreidel
An astronaut spending the holidays aboard the International Space Station shared a sweet Hanukkah message from 250 miles above Earth.
An astronaut spending the holidays aboard the International Space Station shared a sweet Hanukkah message from 250 miles above Earth.
SF Union Square Hanukkah celebration holds added meaning
Hundreds gathered in San Francisco's Union Square on Thursday for the first night of Hanukkah.
Hundreds gathered in San Francisco's Union Square on Thursday for the first night of Hanukkah.
Jews celebrate Hanukkah under cloud of war, spike in antisemitism
The Jewish celebration of Light, known as Hanukkah, begins Thursday at sunset. This holiday comes at a time when antisemitic attacks and rhetoric are at an all-time high.
The Jewish celebration of Light, known as Hanukkah, begins Thursday at sunset. This holiday comes at a time when antisemitic attacks and rhetoric are at an all-time high.
Notre Dame cathedral to reopen in 1 year after devastating fire in 2019
Notre Dame's rebirth from the devastating fire will hit a major milestone. It will begin the last year of repair work before the cathedral reopens its doors to the public on Dec. 8, 2024.
Notre Dame's rebirth from the devastating fire will hit a major milestone. It will begin the last year of repair work before the cathedral reopens its doors to the public on Dec. 8, 2024.
DHS issues new guide to help houses of worship protect themselves
The Department of Homeland Security has a part of its agency that works with faith groups nationwide to help protect against violence directed at their facilities and their members.
The Department of Homeland Security has a part of its agency that works with faith groups nationwide to help protect against violence directed at their facilities and their members.