Religion

Liberty University is opening an independent investigation into Jerry Falwell Jr.’s tenure as president.

A senior Liberty University official says Jerry Falwell Jr. has resigned from his leadership post at the evangelical Virginia college.

More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.

Father Joseph Ilo also brought politics into the fray, noting that stoking fear about the deadly virus is raging during an election year. "Those who control the media have stated a vitriolic opposition to our incumbent president," he wrote. 

The nuns, ages 69 to 99, included teachers, an author and a secretary in the Vatican Secretariat of State.

The Vatican issued a long-awaited manual for bishops and religious superiors on conducting in-house investigations into allegations of priests who rape and molest minors and vulnerable adults.

A four-alarm fire at the historic San Gabriel Mission demolished the 249-year-old structure's wooden roof and much of its interior early Saturday morning.  

One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous"  toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.

The pope noted that most priests were "obedient and creative" during the pandemic, but compared the defiance of some to the behavior of children.

Holy Communion will undergo major changes once the country reopens.

The idea of prayer as a vital part of any response to COVID-19 might feel inappropriate or even irresponsible to some in a world that often views medicine and religion as polar opposites – one turning to science, the other to God.

A poll of 1,002 adults was conducted April 30-May 4 that found that 31% of Americans who believe feel strongly that the virus is a sign from God telling humanity to change.