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Archdiocese of Los Angeles reaches $880 million child sex abuse settlement over hundreds of claims
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached an $880 million settlement with plaintiffs over hundreds child sex abuse claims, according to attorneys.
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Woman rips apart Islamic holy books, breaks window at Philly mosque, police say
A woman faces institutional vandalism and desecration charges after Philadelphia police said she ripped apart Islamic holy books and vandalized a mosque after refusing to leave.
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Woman faces charges for vandalizing Northeast Philadelphia mosque
A woman was arrested after she allegedly vandalized Islamic Society of Greater Philadelphia on Sunday night.
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What is Yom Kippur and how is it celebrated?
Yom Kippur is the most important day of the year for the Jewish faith and ends the 10-day period of repentance and reflection known as the “High Holidays,” which began with Rosh Hashanah.
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Barbie debuts its first ‘Diwali doll' ahead of the Hindu festival of lights
A new Barbie will help celebrate the largest Indian festival of the year.
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Pope cancels his audiences due to slight illness days before a new trip
Pope Francis has cancelled his audiences because of a “slight flu-like state” just days before he is to embark on a trip to Belgium and Luxembourg.
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Jewish Federation of Philadelphia presents Young Leadership Awards
Josh Katz and Shelby Zitelman were among the young leaders honored at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Annual Meeting Tuesday night.
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Vatican's Pius XII archives shed light on another contentious chapter: The Legion of Christ scandal
The recently opened archives of Pope Pius XII are providing details about the scandal over the founder of the Legionaries of Christ.
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A fire severely damages the historic First Baptist Dallas secondary chapel
The Texas Historic Landmark was built in 1890. The church will hold Sunday Services at the Dallas Convention Center.
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How will Louisiana's new Ten Commandments classroom requirement be funded and enforced?
As a legal battle ensues over a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, the details of exactly how the mandate will be implemented and enforced remain unclear.
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Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
Civil liberties groups have filed a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s new law mandating that the Ten Commandments must be displayed in every public school classroom.
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Heads of churches say Israeli government is demanding they pay property tax, upsetting status quo
The heads of major Christian denominations in Israel say that local governments across the country are demanding they pay property tax, violating a longstanding arrangement in a manner they say reflects growing intolerance for Christians in the Holy Land.
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Over 1,300 pilgrims died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials say
More than 1,000 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom.
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Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Masses of pilgrims have embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia, marking the final days of Hajj pilgrimage and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world.
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Pope Francis talks AI at G7 in Italy
Pope Francis on Friday became the first pontiff to attend the G7 summit.
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Southern Baptists pass resolution formally opposing IVF
At its annual meeting, the nation’s largest Protestant denomination also urged members “to advocate for the government to restrain actions inconsistent with the dignity and value of every human being.”
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Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with women pastors
Southern Baptists also elected a new convention president and passed a nonbinding statement cautioning couples about using in vitro fertilization.
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Italian teenage computer wizard set to become the first saint of the millennial generation
Pope Francis has paved the way for the canonization of the first saint of the millennial generation, attributing a second miracle to a 15-year-old Italian computer whiz who died of leukemia in 2006.
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A new leader for South Jersey Catholics
Pope Francis has named Bishop Joseph Williams as coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey.
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Pope Francis names Joseph Williams as future bishop of the Diocese of Camden
Pope Francis appointed Bishop Joseph Andrew Williams as coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Camden who will replace Bishop Dennis Sullivan.