Pope Francis cancels trip to COP28 climate summit on doctors' ordersThe Vatican said the 86-year-old pope is still dealing with some lung inflammation and respiratory issues after contracting the flu.
Pope forcibly removes a leading US conservative bishopA one-line statement from the Vatican said Pope Francis had "relieved" Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas of the pastoral governance.
More Asian Americans do not identify with a religionEven as churches connect immigrant communities, a new Pew Research study shows a decline in organized religion among Asian Americans.
More Americans report losing interest in organized religionIn 1972, only 5% of Americans identified as atheist, agnostic, or nothing in particular. Today, that figure is closer to 30%.
Women, LGBTQ+ advocates aim to press issues in unusual Catholic synodThe synod in Rome has been described as a kind of workshop. About 365 Roman Catholics from around the world will be gathering.
Parishioners may have to foot the bill for church abuse lawsuitsSome Catholics are furious over local archdioceses asking parishioners for money to help pay abuse cases.
Relic of St. Jude to tour the US for first timeCatholics believe Jude was killed in A.D. 65 and buried in Mesopotamia before being given permanent interment at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Pope Francis blasts 'scandal' of clergy sex abuse, meets survivorsPope Francis put blame on members of the Catholic hierarchy for their response to sex abuse cases, saying it helped drive the faithful away.
Do angels and heaven exist? Here's what most Americans thinkA new poll surveyed U.S. adults on their beliefs in angels, prayer, and things that can't be explained by science.
Minneapolis to allow loudspeaker broadcasts of Islamic call to prayerIn Muslim countries, the call to prayer, or adhan, projects through communities five times a day.
$152M awarded to ex-FLDS members in lawsuit against Warren JeffsCollecting the money may prove difficult, as any assets Warren Jeffs still may have are likely scattered across the country.
Connecticut state rep. allegedly attacked at Eid al-Adha serviceOrganizers said more police should have been present at an Islamic religious gathering where Rep. Maryam Khan was assaulted.
Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, COVID-19 measures liftedFor pilgrims it is a spiritual experience that absolves sins, brings them closer to God and unites the world's more than 1.8 billion Muslims.
Armed volunteers protecting synagogues amid rise in antisemitismLast year the Anti-Defamation League received allegations of more than 3,600 antisemitic incidents, the most the organization has ever recorded.
Largest US protestant church has annual meeting after sex abuse reportSex abuse is just one of the challenges facing the group as they gather this year.
Christian media giant Pat Robertson dead at age 93Robertson founded "The 700 Club" and hosted the top Christian Broadcasting Network program into 2021.
Faithful head to Missouri to see body of nun thought to be a miracleHundreds of faithful Catholics, and possibly others, made a pilgrimage of sorts to see Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster's body, believed to be incorrupt.
Jewish leaders blend old tradition, new resources for mental healthJewish faith leaders are combining ancient lessons with outside resources to help congregants with mental health now and in the long run.
Supreme Court might allow Ten Commandments in schoolsThe conservative push for signs of faith in more places comes as polls show a decline in religious belief in America.
Annual list of worst nations for religious freedom releasedIn a new report, over a dozen countries are accused of violently trampling over religious freedoms.
Texas Senate approves bill requiring Ten Commandments in classroomsA second bill was also passed that would allow allocation of time for prayer and Bible study for both students and staff.
Muslims end Ramadan, begin holiday amid war, reconciliationThe start of the holiday of Eid al-Fitr is traditionally based on sightings of the new moon, which vary according to geographic location.
Understanding why Native American religion is linked to landThrough the lens of Western religion, sacred land is the church, building and animals, and plant life, the sacraments.
Pope Francis presides over Palm Sunday services after hospital releaseAn estimated 60,000 people attended the Mass, according to Vatican officials.
Pope Francis' health is 'progressively improving'The pope ate breakfast, read the newspaper and worked from his hospital room Thursday, the Vatican stated.
Vatican says Pope to be hospitalized for days for lung infectionRepresentatives for Pope Francis confirmed that he does not have COVID-19, but will remain in a hospital for several days for a respiratory issue.
Why are ads for Jesus dividing opinion?The "He Gets Us" ad campaign received plenty of reactions following its placement during this year's Super Bowl.
Inside a Boston monastery, 9 nuns are contemplating their futuresA monastery in Boston is closing after nearly 90 years. Nine nuns, ages 60 to 92, will be moving to a much smaller compound.
Ramadan begins in Mideast amid high costs, hopes for peaceDuring the coming four weeks, Muslims will abstain from food and water from dawn to dusk, before gathering with family and friends for evening meals.
First Orthodox woman Rabbi breaks through barriers for future leadersSara Hurwitz created a program to ordain orthodox women after she became the first woman Orthodox Rabbi in 2009.
Another New York diocese files for bankruptcy amid wave of lawsuitsOf New York's eight dioceses, Albany is the fifth to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid accusations of sexual abuse.
This Harlem church is addressing mental health, starting with pastorsA Harlem church is breaking down barriers in getting mental health help by bringing in professionals to assist the underserved community.
Images of swastikas, Hitler reported at Stanford dormSomeone drew images of swastikas and Adolf Hitler on a whiteboard that was hanging from a Jewish student's dorm room.
What is the future of the papacy?Francis didn’t replace a pope who had died. He succeeded Pope Benedict XVI, a conservative, who was the first pontiff to retire in 600 years.
