Dallas pastor Frederick Haynes resigns from Rainbow PUSH Coalition 3 months after being sworn in
Dallas pastor Rev. Frederick Haynes III abruptly announced he is stepping down from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition after less than three months on the job.
Dallas pastor Rev. Frederick Haynes III abruptly announced he is stepping down from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition after less than three months on the job.
This Filipino villager was nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday
Ruben Enaje and other villagers participated in real-life crucifixions, which have become an annual tradition in his village in the Philippines.
Ruben Enaje and other villagers participated in real-life crucifixions, which have become an annual tradition in his village in the Philippines.
Here's what's open and closed on Good Friday 2024
Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.
Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.
Trump is selling Bibles for $59.99 ahead of Easter
Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.
Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.
Gold ring with mark of Christ lost 500 years ago recently found in excellent condition
Carved with the figure of Christ, the ring dates to the beginning of the 15th Century.
Carved with the figure of Christ, the ring dates to the beginning of the 15th Century.
Florida legislation would allow Satanists to volunteer in schools
A pair of bills in the Florida State Legislature could allow Satanic priests to volunteer in Florida schools. Senate Bill 1044, and companion House Bill 931, let public schools allow volunteer chaplains to provide student counseling services.
A pair of bills in the Florida State Legislature could allow Satanic priests to volunteer in Florida schools. Senate Bill 1044, and companion House Bill 931, let public schools allow volunteer chaplains to provide student counseling services.
Nashville Christian nightclub challenges tradition: No twerking, no drinking, just faith-fueled fun
The Cove, a Nashville nightclub with strict rules against twerking, drinking, and smoking, is making waves by offering a unique experience: Christian music and faith-filled fun.
The Cove, a Nashville nightclub with strict rules against twerking, drinking, and smoking, is making waves by offering a unique experience: Christian music and faith-filled fun.
Visiting pastor halts sermon to save woman choking on peppermint
Pastor Brandon Stewart, while delivering a sermon at Mt. Zion Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, swiftly transitioned from preacher to hero when he saved a woman from choking.
Pastor Brandon Stewart, while delivering a sermon at Mt. Zion Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, swiftly transitioned from preacher to hero when he saved a woman from choking.
Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Notre Dame cathedral restoration: Spire revealed, marking progress after fire
The reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, the famous Paris landmark, draws closer.
The reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, the famous Paris landmark, draws closer.
Winter Park church defaced with swastikas, graffiti: 'Demon inside'
A church in Winter Park was vandalized with swastikas and graffiti, according to deputies.
A church in Winter Park was vandalized with swastikas and graffiti, according to deputies.
Too pretty? Easter poster depicting fresh-faced Jesus prompts criticism in Spain
The poster is an annual tradition in predominantly Catholic Spain, but this year's version is generating controversy for its depiction of Jesus.
The poster is an annual tradition in predominantly Catholic Spain, but this year's version is generating controversy for its depiction of Jesus.
California teen accused of swatting call that threatened mass shooting at Florida mosque
A teenager in California has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly orchestrating a swatting call that led law enforcement officers to a mosque in Florida.
A teenager in California has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly orchestrating a swatting call that led law enforcement officers to a mosque in Florida.
More U.S. adults now identify their religion as 'none' than anything else
A recent study by Pew Research finds that nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation.
A recent study by Pew Research finds that nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation.
Orange County commissioners reject proposed 33,000 sq ft Hindu temple in Gotha
A roughly 33,000-square-foot Hindu temple will not be coming to west Orange County after commissioners voted Tuesday to deny a special exception request that would've allowed the congregation to build the religious site in Gotha.
A roughly 33,000-square-foot Hindu temple will not be coming to west Orange County after commissioners voted Tuesday to deny a special exception request that would've allowed the congregation to build the religious site in Gotha.
Ohio church sues city after pastor charged with violations for housing homeless people
An Ohio pastor and his church have received citations from city officials over zoning laws, fire ordinances and safety issues.
An Ohio pastor and his church have received citations from city officials over zoning laws, fire ordinances and safety issues.
Florida pastor will not face charges following child abuse investigation
An Orlando woman claims a pastor at Saint Mark’s AME Church used corporal punishment against her child. The reported punishment involved this pastor using his belt to hit students.
An Orlando woman claims a pastor at Saint Mark’s AME Church used corporal punishment against her child. The reported punishment involved this pastor using his belt to hit students.
Mississippi mom says 7-year-old son was written up for saying 'Jesus Christ' at school
The mother said she received a phone call from her child’s first-grade teacher, who reported that he said “a bad word" after dropping his Lego toys.
The mother said she received a phone call from her child’s first-grade teacher, who reported that he said “a bad word" after dropping his Lego toys.
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.
Shia LaBeouf converts to Catholicism, was confirmed at New Year's Eve Mass
Actor Shia LaBeouf has converted to Catholicism.
Actor Shia LaBeouf has converted to Catholicism.