Man sought in connection with vandalizing 2 churches in custody: police
A man Philadelphia police were seeking after they say vandalized several buildings and churches, causing tens of thousands of dollars, is in police custody, officials said. But, after causing a great deal of damage in several locations.
A man Philadelphia police were seeking after they say vandalized several buildings and churches, causing tens of thousands of dollars, is in police custody, officials said. But, after causing a great deal of damage in several locations.
Man sought in connection with vandalism of churches in custody
A man Philadelphia police were seeking after they say he vandalized several buildings and churches is in police custody, officials said. But, after causing a great deal of damage in several locations.
A man Philadelphia police were seeking after they say he vandalized several buildings and churches is in police custody, officials said. But, after causing a great deal of damage in several locations.
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.
McDonald's offering filet-o-fish deal during Lent
The restaurant chain kicked off the special offer for the popular fish sandwich this week, and it’s available at participating locations.
The restaurant chain kicked off the special offer for the popular fish sandwich this week, and it’s available at participating locations.
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.
Ash Wednesday: Philadelphia church takes ashes 'to go' as Lent begins
This Ash Wednesday, St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Philadelphia wanted to make it easier for people on the move to get their ashes.
This Ash Wednesday, St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Philadelphia wanted to make it easier for people on the move to get their ashes.
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.
Church bells ringing sets off social media firestorm in Fishtown
A church bell controversy is ringing in Fishtown. The bells at Holy Name of Jesus Church are working after volunteers raised money, but a single negative post on social media about the ringing has folks asking what is the fuss?
A church bell controversy is ringing in Fishtown. The bells at Holy Name of Jesus Church are working after volunteers raised money, but a single negative post on social media about the ringing has folks asking what is the fuss?
Church bells ringing sets off social media firestorm in Fishtown
A church bell controversy is ringing in Fishtown. The bells at Holy Name of Jesus Church are working after volunteers raised money, but a single negative post on social media about the ringing has folks asking what is the fuss?
A church bell controversy is ringing in Fishtown. The bells at Holy Name of Jesus Church are working after volunteers raised money, but a single negative post on social media about the ringing has folks asking what is the fuss?
Holocaust Remembrance Day: 79 years later, 245,000 genocide survivors are still alive
Nearly half of all Holocaust survivors are living in Israel, a new report found.
Nearly half of all Holocaust survivors are living in Israel, a new report found.
Devastating fire in Overbrook church prompts faith community to step in, lend support
A fire tore through the walls of an Overbrook church on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, leaving extensive damage. But, the community is gathering in response to bring the church back to life.
A fire tore through the walls of an Overbrook church on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, leaving extensive damage. But, the community is gathering in response to bring the church back to life.
Faith community surrounds Overbrook church members after fire
A devastating fire at a church in Overbrook spurs members of other church communities to embrace and help the church recover.
A devastating fire at a church in Overbrook spurs members of other church communities to embrace and help the church recover.
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.
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.
Elon Musk privately visits Auschwitz-Birkenau site in response to accusations of antisemitism on X
Elon Musk has been accused of allowing antisemitic messages on his social media platform X. Musk was expected to make the visit Tuesday and take part in a memorial service together with political figures.
Elon Musk has been accused of allowing antisemitic messages on his social media platform X. Musk was expected to make the visit Tuesday and take part in a memorial service together with political figures.
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.
Pope Francis individually baptizes infants during annual ceremony at Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition near the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican.
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition near the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican.
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.
Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observe on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observe on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
Vandalism at West Philadelphia mosque sets community on edge
Members of the local Muslim community are condemning vandalism at a West Philadelphia Mosque and they have a message for the person responsible.
Members of the local Muslim community are condemning vandalism at a West Philadelphia Mosque and they have a message for the person responsible.