L.A. Archbishop leads national moment of prayer asking for end of coronavirus pandemic

Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez led a National Prayer of the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Good Friday to ask for an end to the coronavirus pandemic.

Archbishop Nelson says church will stream services for Good Friday, Holy Saturday

Philadelphia's Archbishop Nelson Perez spoke with FOX 29's Mike Jerrick and Alex Holley about the upcoming changes to the Easter celebrations on Good Day Philadelphia. 

Holy Week transformed by coronavirus as many celebrate services online

Palm Sunday 2020, many Christians watched services from the palm of their hand, through a phone or computer, but that doesn’t make the start of Holy Week any less significant.

Wolf urging faithful to avoid religious gatherings ahead of holidays

Gov. Tom Wolf urged religious leaders to "find alternatives to in-person gatherings and to avoid endangering their congregants.”

Pennsylvania pastor slams coronavirus precautions, plans 'Woodstock'-like Easter gathering

A Pennsylvania pastor said Tuesday he plans to organize an outdoor “Woodstock”-like service in protest of coronavirus stay-at-home orders and following the arrests of multiple pastors in the U.S for allegedly violating such orders.

Tampa megachurch pastor arrested after leading packed services despite 'safer-at-home' orders

The pastor of a Tampa megachurch is facing charges after refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County, meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The sheriff says up to 500 people were in attendance at Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne's Sunday services.

Retrial to begin for Philadelphia monsignor in landmark church abuse case

Monsignor William Lynn, the longtime secretary for clergy in the Philadelphia archdiocese, is set to be retried Monday on a single child endangerment count.

'Drive-thru sacrament': Places of worship hold alternative services amid pandemic

Across the United States, religious leaders are taking unprecedented steps to shield their congregations from the coronavirus - canceling services, banning large funerals and weddings, and waiving age-old requirements of their faiths.

Vatican City reports its first case of coronavirus days after Pope tested negative

Vatican City was hit by the virus, with the tiny city-state confirming its first coronavirus case Friday but not saying who was infected. The Vatican has insisted Pope Francis, who has been sick, only has a cold. 

American Jewish history museum seeks bankruptcy protection due to $30M debt

According to museum officials, NMAJH has been struggling with a "heavy debut burden" since it happened at the new location in 2010 and cited the recession as a reason for the financial struggles.