Synagogues move Passover services online in response to COVID-19 pandemic
The popular Seder for the Passover holiday will look much different this year in light of the coronavirus quarantine.
Woman celebrates Passover with her grandparents via video chat amid COVID-19 pandemic
Older individuals are at a higher risk of developing serious health complications from COVID-19.
Landlord changes locks on California church after pastor said he'd continue to hold services
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
Australian court dismisses sex abuse convictions against Cardinal George Pell
Pope Francis' former finance minister was convicted by a Victoria state jury in 2018 of sexually abusing two 13-year-old choirboys.
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.
Central Florida church held in-person Sunday Service as stay-at-home order allows religious services
The Center Arena Church held its usual Sunday service, as the "stay-at-home" order allows them to. They are just one of several churches holding services in-person.
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.
Philadelphia archdiocese suspends public Holy Week services, Easter Sunday Mass
Priests will still hold Mass during these days, though in private.
Philadelphia, Camden Dioceses stop masses; limit funerals and weddings amid COVID-19 pandemic
All public weekday and Sunday masses will be canceled regardless of whether or not fewer than 50 people attend the service.
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.
Coughing, Pope Francis tells pilgrims he is skipping retreat because of a cold
Pope Francis said he is skipping a week-long retreat because of a cold.
Brawl ensues after someone asks a woman to lift her shirt in exchange for Mardi Gras beads
A man was arrested and two people hurt after a brawl ensued in New Orleans when someone asked a woman to expose her breasts in exchange for Mardi Gras beads.
Pope sick a 2nd day with apparent cold, cancels audiences
Pope Francis has canceled his official audiences after apparently coming down with a cold.