Ashes to be sprinkled over parishioners' heads during pandemic Ash Wednesday
The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.
The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.
Moment of silence in schools backed by Florida House
With the proposal’s sponsor saying children growing up now “have issues” in part because “they don’t have time for moments of reflection,” a House panel Tuesday approved a controversial bill that would mandate daily moments of silence in schools.
With the proposal’s sponsor saying children growing up now “have issues” in part because “they don’t have time for moments of reflection,” a House panel Tuesday approved a controversial bill that would mandate daily moments of silence in schools.
More churches turning into COVID-19 vaccine sites
Health officials are turning to places of worship to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Health officials are turning to places of worship to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
More churches turning into COVID-19 vaccine sites
The state is tasking places of worship to double as coronavirus vaccination sites.
The state is tasking places of worship to double as coronavirus vaccination sites.
Guns at church bill clears Florida Senate panel
A proposal that would expand the authority of people to carry concealed firearms at religious institutions began moving forward Monday in the Florida Senate.
A proposal that would expand the authority of people to carry concealed firearms at religious institutions began moving forward Monday in the Florida Senate.
Pastor says he and other can help promote peace in schools
A Central Florida pastor is reacting to the recent reports of altercations between students and school resource officers (SROs) in Osceola and Lake Counties.
A Central Florida pastor is reacting to the recent reports of altercations between students and school resource officers (SROs) in Osceola and Lake Counties.
Pope Francis says women can read at Mass, but still can't be priests
Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass, while reaffirming they cannot be priests.
Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass, while reaffirming they cannot be priests.
Pop-up evangelical concerts continue in LA despite COVID-19 restrictions
Christian outreach events organized by Evangelical volunteer pastor Sean Feucht continue in the Los Angeles area despite COVID-19 restrictions.
Christian outreach events organized by Evangelical volunteer pastor Sean Feucht continue in the Los Angeles area despite COVID-19 restrictions.
Pope Francis misses Vatican New Year's ceremonies due to back pain
Francis was suffering from "painful sciatica" and could not preside at an hour-long, year-end prayer service Thursday evening, spokesman Matteo Bruni said.
Francis was suffering from "painful sciatica" and could not preside at an hour-long, year-end prayer service Thursday evening, spokesman Matteo Bruni said.
Congregations going to great lengths to hold safe Christmas Eve services
From the strings to the choir, things sound the same at Northland Church in Longwood this Christmas Eve, but they sure do look different.
From the strings to the choir, things sound the same at Northland Church in Longwood this Christmas Eve, but they sure do look different.
Churches hold Christmas Eve services with safety measures
Churches are holding Christmas Eve services while practicing coronavirus safety guidelines. Some are holding services outside while others are socially distancing indoors and checking temperatures for guests, many of whom are required to makes reservations for attendance.
Churches are holding Christmas Eve services while practicing coronavirus safety guidelines. Some are holding services outside while others are socially distancing indoors and checking temperatures for guests, many of whom are required to makes reservations for attendance.
2020 Vatican nativity display draws comparisons to ‘Star Wars’ scene
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
Pandemic will transform Christmas services in 2020
Churches across Central Florida are preparing for one of their busiest times of the year, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact daily lives.
Churches across Central Florida are preparing for one of their busiest times of the year, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact daily lives.
Pandemic will transform Christmas services in 2020
At Northland Church, they?re used to welcoming thousands to their 3,000-seat sanctuary in Longwood. During the pandemic, the church is following guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only opening roughly 600 seats.
At Northland Church, they?re used to welcoming thousands to their 3,000-seat sanctuary in Longwood. During the pandemic, the church is following guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only opening roughly 600 seats.
NIH Director tells churches to stay closed as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise in US
His warning comes after a national group that represents more than 20,000 evangelical Christian health care professionals recently urged churches to halt in-person services as coronavirus cases surge across the United States.
His warning comes after a national group that represents more than 20,000 evangelical Christian health care professionals recently urged churches to halt in-person services as coronavirus cases surge across the United States.
West Michigan pastor encourages congregation to catch COVID-19 to 'get it over with'
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
Volunteers helping the Salvation Army
Members of a Central Florida church are stepping up to help the Salvation Army with the Red Kettle campaign.
Members of a Central Florida church are stepping up to help the Salvation Army with the Red Kettle campaign.
Orlando church helps single mom battling cancer
In April, Leanh Ming, 41, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She had to take a leave of absence from work so she could have a double mastectomy and undergo chemotherapy.
In April, Leanh Ming, 41, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She had to take a leave of absence from work so she could have a double mastectomy and undergo chemotherapy.
Orlando church says BLM sign keeps getting vandalized
The minister at First Unitarian Church of Orlando says a Black Lives Matter sign outside of his church has been vandalized several times.
The minister at First Unitarian Church of Orlando says a Black Lives Matter sign outside of his church has been vandalized several times.
Pope Francis ends public audiences, eyes Christmas as virus surges
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.