2020 Vatican nativity display draws comparisons to ‘Star Wars’ scene
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
MAGA protesters damage historic Black church in DC
A Black Lives Matter sign at the church was ripped down and burned as a crowd cheered.
A Black Lives Matter sign at the church was ripped down and burned as a crowd cheered.
NIH Director tells churches to stay closed as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise in US
His warning comes after a national group that represents more than 20,000 evangelical Christian health care professionals recently urged churches to halt in-person services as coronavirus cases surge across the United States.
His warning comes after a national group that represents more than 20,000 evangelical Christian health care professionals recently urged churches to halt in-person services as coronavirus cases surge across the United States.
West Michigan pastor encourages congregation to catch COVID-19 to 'get it over with'
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
Pope elevates 13 new cardinals, including first African-American, in ceremony marked by COVID
The ceremony, known as a consistory, is the seventh of Francis’ pontificate and once again reflected the Argentine pope’s effort to name cardinals from places that have never had them before or whose service to the church he wants to highlight.
The ceremony, known as a consistory, is the seventh of Francis’ pontificate and once again reflected the Argentine pope’s effort to name cardinals from places that have never had them before or whose service to the church he wants to highlight.
Evangelical doctors’ group urges churches to halt in-person services amid COVID-19 surge
The Christian Medical & Dental Association urgently requested that churches strongly consider taking their services online and cancel in-person gatherings until the current surge of COVID-19 cases passes.
The Christian Medical & Dental Association urgently requested that churches strongly consider taking their services online and cancel in-person gatherings until the current surge of COVID-19 cases passes.
COVID-19 cases linked to Halloween gathering prompt 2 Arlington Catholic schools to switch to remote learning
A Halloween gathering linked to more than a dozen positive coronavirus cases prompted two of the 41 schools within the Catholic Dioceses of Arlington to flip back to all virtual learning late Thursday.
A Halloween gathering linked to more than a dozen positive coronavirus cases prompted two of the 41 schools within the Catholic Dioceses of Arlington to flip back to all virtual learning late Thursday.
Walmart greeter who made headlines after being told he couldn't say 'Have a blessed day' dies
5 years ago a Walmart greeter from Blue Ridge made national headlines after being banned from telling customers "Have a blessed day". James Phillips died Wednesday from COVID-19. He was 80 years old.
5 years ago a Walmart greeter from Blue Ridge made national headlines after being banned from telling customers "Have a blessed day". James Phillips died Wednesday from COVID-19. He was 80 years old.
Falwell Jr. sues Liberty University, saying school damaged his reputation
Jerry Falwell Jr. has sued Liberty University, alleging the evangelical school founded by his late pastor father damaged his reputation in a series of public statements that followed his resignation as president and chancellor in August amid a series of scandals.
Jerry Falwell Jr. has sued Liberty University, alleging the evangelical school founded by his late pastor father damaged his reputation in a series of public statements that followed his resignation as president and chancellor in August amid a series of scandals.
Pope Francis ends public audiences, eyes Christmas as virus surges
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.
Black D.C. archbishop’s rise marks a historic moment
The Washington-area archbishop has spoken out in recent days about the importance of Catholic leaders working to combat the sin of racial discrimination.
The Washington-area archbishop has spoken out in recent days about the importance of Catholic leaders working to combat the sin of racial discrimination.
Archbishop of Washington named first African-American cardinal
It's another historic moment for Archbishop Gregory, who moved to Washington last year.
It's another historic moment for Archbishop Gregory, who moved to Washington last year.
‘They are children of God’: Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Holocaust Memorial Museum reopening Monday
The United State Holocaust Memorial Museum in D.C. will reopen with coronavirus restrictions in place on Monday.
The United State Holocaust Memorial Museum in D.C. will reopen with coronavirus restrictions in place on Monday.
Teen computer whiz Carlo Acutis could be 1st millennial Catholic saint
Carlo Acutis is the youngest contemporary person to be beatified.
Carlo Acutis is the youngest contemporary person to be beatified.
Archdiocese of DC's Rev. William Byrne named Bishop of Springfield
A priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. known for his YouTube series of advice and life hacks for Catholics was named by Pope Francis on Wednesday as the new bishop of the Diocese of Springfield.
A priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. known for his YouTube series of advice and life hacks for Catholics was named by Pope Francis on Wednesday as the new bishop of the Diocese of Springfield.
Thousands, many maskless, packed together at concert in Nashville amid rising COVID-19 cases
Video captured thousands of people in downtown Nashville, many of whom were flouting social distancing guidelines and not wearing masks, attending a worship concert.
Video captured thousands of people in downtown Nashville, many of whom were flouting social distancing guidelines and not wearing masks, attending a worship concert.
Democrats targeting healthcare during Supreme Court hearings
Presidential candidate Joe Biden says Senate Democrats should make health care the focus of Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings, not the conservative judge’s Catholic faith.
Presidential candidate Joe Biden says Senate Democrats should make health care the focus of Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings, not the conservative judge’s Catholic faith.
Ex-members of religious group associated with Amy Coney Barrett weigh in on nomination
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s affiliation with the Christian community People of Praise is drawing scrutiny because of what former members and observers describe as its ultraconservative views on women. Her defenders say scrutinizing her beliefs and relationship to the mostly Catholic organization is akin to anti-religious bigotry.
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s affiliation with the Christian community People of Praise is drawing scrutiny because of what former members and observers describe as its ultraconservative views on women. Her defenders say scrutinizing her beliefs and relationship to the mostly Catholic organization is akin to anti-religious bigotry.
John Hagee, prominent megachurch pastor, diagnosed with COVID-19
The 80-year-old pastor received the diagnosis Friday and was recovering after the illness was detected early, Matt Hagee said during Sunday morning services at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio.
The 80-year-old pastor received the diagnosis Friday and was recovering after the illness was detected early, Matt Hagee said during Sunday morning services at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio.