Louisiana pastor who flouted social distancing urges Americans to donate stimulus checks to his church
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
Priest at Jesuit community near St. Joseph University dies of coronavirus
The priest, who was not identified, died at a nearby hospital. Other afflicted residents are being monitored.
The priest, who was not identified, died at a nearby hospital. Other afflicted residents are being monitored.
Churches sue California governor over antivirus orders
The churches argue that the state and local orders are overly broad and that they can practice safe social distancing in the same manner as grocery stores and other outlets that are considered essential services and allowed to remain open.
The churches argue that the state and local orders are overly broad and that they can practice safe social distancing in the same manner as grocery stores and other outlets that are considered essential services and allowed to remain open.
Philadelphia ministry holds Easter service for people in need
With bottled water baptisms and contact-free communion, Chosen 300 parish held a Resurrection Day Celebration in Love Park Sunday morning.
With bottled water baptisms and contact-free communion, Chosen 300 parish held a Resurrection Day Celebration in Love Park Sunday morning.
Special Easter Sunday services on FOX 29
We know you can't go to your house of worship this Easter Sunday. But you can celebrate here on FOX 29.
We know you can't go to your house of worship this Easter Sunday. But you can celebrate here on FOX 29.
Philadelphia church cancels in-person Easter Sunday service
The church's original plan to hold an in-person Easter Sunday service — despite the city's stay-at-home order — has been scrapped.
The church's original plan to hold an in-person Easter Sunday service — despite the city's stay-at-home order — has been scrapped.
Old City church gives away flowers intended for Easter mass
Flowers intended to adorn the altar during Easter services at First Reformed Church in Old City were given away on Saturday, as coronavirus has forced parishes to close their doors.
Flowers intended to adorn the altar during Easter services at First Reformed Church in Old City were given away on Saturday, as coronavirus has forced parishes to close their doors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Gov. Tom Wolf urged religious leaders to "find alternatives to in-person gatherings and to avoid endangering their congregants.”
NJ residents ordered to forgo religious holidays in order to flatten the curve
Alex George reports from Cherry Hill about N.J. residents skipping Passover
Alex George reports from Cherry Hill about N.J. residents skipping Passover
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.
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.
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.
Priests will still hold Mass during these days, though in private.