Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’

Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.

Richard Smallwood, gospel music icon, dies at 77

Grammy-nominated gospel singer, songwriter and composer Richard Smallwood has died at age 77.

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass

Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.

Rev. Jesse Jackson in stable condition, not on life support, family says

The family of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., says he is in stable condition and is breathing without the assistance of machines. And the family clarifies that he is not on life support.

Oklahoma pastor faces human trafficking, sexual battery charges

An Oklahoma City-area pastor is facing new charges after investigators say he exploited and trafficked members of his congregation.

Man hauled away by security after urinating on main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica: report

The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.

Russell M. Nelson, oldest LDS president, dies at 101

Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the oldest leader in the faith’s history, died Saturday at his home in Salt Lake City at the age of 101.

FULL | President Trump speaks at the Museum of the Bible
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President Donald Trump spoke to the White House Religious Liberty Commission on Monday morning at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.

FBI raids mansions, arrests church leaders accused of forced labor and $50M fraud

Two leaders of a Florida-based church are facing federal charges after an alleged forced labor scheme involving call centers across the U.S., federal authorities said Wednesday.

Dr. James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder, dead at 89

Dr. James Dobson, founder of the Focus on the Family Christian ministry and former advisor to five U.S. presidents, has died at 89.

Orthodox synagogue suing Orange County over denied expansion request

An Orthodox synagogue in Orange County has filed a federal lawsuit accusing county officials of violating religious freedom laws by denying its request to expand.

Diocese of Orlando faces 3 new lawsuits over alleged clergy abuse

The Diocese of Orlando is facing three new lawsuits from men who allege they were sexually abused by Catholic priests as children.

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90

Family members of the Rev. Jimmy Swaggart say the famed 1980s televangelist has passed away at the age of 90.

Kingdom Ministry Iowa camp investigated, 88 kids removed amid abuse claims

Authorities in Columbus Junction, Iowa, said they removed 88 minors from a church camp earlier this month after receiving reports of alleged abuse.