Kentucky governor encourages students to participate in ‘Bring Your Bible to School Day’
"Bring Your Bible to School Day" is a national event sponsored by the Christian organization Focus on the Family, which reports that more than 650,000 students participated in last year’s movement
"Bring Your Bible to School Day" is a national event sponsored by the Christian organization Focus on the Family, which reports that more than 650,000 students participated in last year’s movement
Diocese: Retired priest said he abused minor in 1980s
The Diocese of Allentown says an 87-year-old priest recently said he sexually abused a minor in the 1980s.
The Diocese of Allentown says an 87-year-old priest recently said he sexually abused a minor in the 1980s.
New chapter opens in Pa. over clergy abuse lawsuits
When post offices close Monday, the last victim compensation funds at Pennsylvania's Roman Catholic dioceses will also close, hours before lawmakers plunge back into a years-old fight over whether to let long-ago victims of child sexual abuse sue perpetrators and institutions that may have covered it up.
When post offices close Monday, the last victim compensation funds at Pennsylvania's Roman Catholic dioceses will also close, hours before lawmakers plunge back into a years-old fight over whether to let long-ago victims of child sexual abuse sue perpetrators and institutions that may have covered it up.
Pittsburgh prepares to commemorate deadly 2018 synagogue attack
As Pittsburgh prepares to commemorate last year's deadly shooting at a synagogue, Jewish leaders say returning to the synagogue remains a priority.
As Pittsburgh prepares to commemorate last year's deadly shooting at a synagogue, Jewish leaders say returning to the synagogue remains a priority.
‘It’s hot where you’re going’: Church tells thief who stole AC unit to keep it with message on sign
An Ohio church used its message sign to condemn the actions of a thief who stole a brand new air conditioning unit from the grounds.
An Ohio church used its message sign to condemn the actions of a thief who stole a brand new air conditioning unit from the grounds.
Think about who you offer ‘thoughts and prayers’ to following a tragedy or disaster, study suggests
The phrase “thoughts and prayers” has become so commonly used following tragic events and natural disasters that there are now countless memes mocking the gesture.
The phrase “thoughts and prayers” has become so commonly used following tragic events and natural disasters that there are now countless memes mocking the gesture.
Philadelphia priest deemed unsuitable for ministry after child sex abuse allegation
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has found one of its priests unsuitable for ministry based on a substantiated child sex abuse allegation, according to church officials.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has found one of its priests unsuitable for ministry based on a substantiated child sex abuse allegation, according to church officials.
NFL star Drew Brees encourages students to ‘live out your faith,’ bring Bible to school
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is calling on students to participate in Bring Your Bible to School Day as a celebration of faith and religious freedom in America.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is calling on students to participate in Bring Your Bible to School Day as a celebration of faith and religious freedom in America.
Harry Potter books banned from Catholic school because reading spells 'risk conjuring evil spirits'
The "Harry Potter" series has been banned from a Catholic school in Tennessee because the fictional magic used "actual curses and spells," according to a pastor who described the beloved books as "a possible threat" to their beliefs.
The "Harry Potter" series has been banned from a Catholic school in Tennessee because the fictional magic used "actual curses and spells," according to a pastor who described the beloved books as "a possible threat" to their beliefs.
Churches arm and train congregants in wake of mass shootings
The anxiety of one mass shooting after another has led some churches to start training and arming their worshippers with guns
The anxiety of one mass shooting after another has led some churches to start training and arming their worshippers with guns
Attorney IDs 12 more priests accused of child sex abuse in NJ
An attorney for childhood victims alleging sexual abuse by Roman Catholic clergy says he has turned up the names of 12 New Jersey priests who were not previously disclosed on lists the church released.
An attorney for childhood victims alleging sexual abuse by Roman Catholic clergy says he has turned up the names of 12 New Jersey priests who were not previously disclosed on lists the church released.
Pa. clergy abuse hotline got 1,900 calls over first year
Investigations remain underway after 1,862 calls were made to a clergy abuse hotline in the 12 months since a landmark grand jury report exposed decades of child abuse within Pennsylvania's Roman Catholic dioceses, the state attorney general said Tuesday.
Investigations remain underway after 1,862 calls were made to a clergy abuse hotline in the 12 months since a landmark grand jury report exposed decades of child abuse within Pennsylvania's Roman Catholic dioceses, the state attorney general said Tuesday.
Pope Francis prays for victims of 3 US mass shootings in a week
Pope Francis is offering prayers for the dead and the injured in three U.S. mass shootings this week.
Pope Francis is offering prayers for the dead and the injured in three U.S. mass shootings this week.
Delaware priest relieved of duties amid child sex abuse allegations
A Roman Catholic priest accused of sexually abusing a teenager in Delaware nearly 40 years ago has been relieved of his duties.
A Roman Catholic priest accused of sexually abusing a teenager in Delaware nearly 40 years ago has been relieved of his duties.
Catholic bishop to rain down ‘holy water’ from helicopter in ‘mass exorcism’ over city
A Catholic bishop is reaching for new heights to save a city wrought with "evil."
A Catholic bishop is reaching for new heights to save a city wrought with "evil."
Bible shortage? Publishers say tariffs could cause it
Religious publishers say President Donald Trump's most recent proposed tariffs on Chinese imports could result in a Bible shortage.
Religious publishers say President Donald Trump's most recent proposed tariffs on Chinese imports could result in a Bible shortage.
Twitter bans 'dehumanizing' posts toward religious groups
Twitter now prohibits hate speech that targets religious groups using dehumanizing language.
Twitter now prohibits hate speech that targets religious groups using dehumanizing language.
Pope: Migrants are people, not just a social issue
Pope Francis has prayed for migrants in a special Mass, saying they are people and not just a social issue.
Pope Francis has prayed for migrants in a special Mass, saying they are people and not just a social issue.
‘Humiliated, scared and targeted’: Blind man and service dog turned away from church
A South Carolina church turned away a blind man and his service dog because the organization doesn't allow animals.
A South Carolina church turned away a blind man and his service dog because the organization doesn't allow animals.
Wilmington pool revises regulations to accommodate religious clothing
The action is significant, because a year ago those students were asked to leave because of the cotton clothes they were wearing at the time were against the rules.
The action is significant, because a year ago those students were asked to leave because of the cotton clothes they were wearing at the time were against the rules.