Asbury University's marathon worship service gains national attentionSpurred by social media posts, tens of thousands of people from around the country attended what many of the participants are calling a revival.
D.C. pastors are promoting healthy living among congregantsA government-backed program in D.C. is helping churches in underserved communities reach their wellness goals.
Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it overThe organizer and host for this year's breakfast will be the National Prayer Breakfast Foundation, headed by former Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark.
Florida church offers up space to teach AP African American StudiesEarlier this month, Florida's education department rejected AP African-American Studies in a letter to the College Board, which oversees AP classes.
Historic Black churches receive $4 million in preservation grantsChurches across the U.S. will each receive tens of thousands of dollars to aid in restoring their historic house of worship.
Evangelical Christians Influencing Hispanic Community In ElectionsTrends in evangelical Christianity are influencing Hispanics and their attraction to the GOP.
Pope Francis Presides Over Pope Benedict's Funeral In Vatican CityBenedict was the leader of the church’s conservative wing and is considered one of the world’s greatest theologians.
Faithful Mourn Benedict XVI At Funeral Presided Over By PopePope Francis opened the service with a prayer and closed it by solemnly blessing the simple casket.
Pope Benedict's Body Lying In State At VaticanThousands of mourners lined up on the first day of public viewing before Thursday morning's funeral, which will be led by Pope Francis.
Benedict XVI, First Pope To Resign In 600 Years, Dies At 95Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the former Joseph Ratzinger, died Saturday at his home in the Vatican.
Why Do We Play With Dreidels On Hanukkah?Why do we play with this little top during the holiday? It goes back to the second century, when the Greek empire ruled over Israel.
Why Are There So Many Ways To Spell Hanukkah?The historical Oxford English Dictionary lists 24 variations for the eight-day holiday. It can lead to some confusion when it comes to spelling.
Why Are There 8 Days Of Hanukkah?Jews celebrate Hanukkah’s traditions around the world. Why does this festival of lights last eight nights?
| Alexandra Miller and Max Tracey
FBI: Polygamous Leader Had 20 Wives, Many Of Them MinorsSamuel Bateman was a former member of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints until he left to start his own offshoot group.
Explaining The Reemergence Of AntisemitismFindings show that antisemitic hate incidents have reached their highest levels in over 40 years.
101-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Still Working To Fight AntisemitismBen Stern lived through nine concentration camps and two death marches.
Diwali Celebrations Growing Across The U.S.The Hindu festival celebrates the return of the deity Lord Ram after 14 years in exile.
Sikh Air Force Cadet Explores Religious Identity Woes In U.S. MilitaryGursharan Virk is the first Air Force Sikh cadet allowed to wear reflections of faith. His story inspired others to push for religious accommodations.
How Christians Are Coupling Biblical Concepts With Mental WellnessLeaders in faith and science are trying to bridge the two in the mental health space by providing resources and support to congregations.
The Meaning Behind Pope Francis' Meeting With Transgender PeopleSome say Pope Francis' meeting with transgender people may not translate into doctrinal change, but it could lead to cultural acceptance.
Why Are Fewer Americans Religious?Survey findings show Protestantism and Catholicism in America have seen a great drop in identification.
| Amber Strong and Maya Saenz
Why Do We Say 'God Bless You' When Someone Sneezes?Today, the response to a sneeze is mostly an ingrained reaction.
| Simon Kaufman and Casey Mendoza
Pope Francis Visits Site Of Native Abuse In Canada To ApologizePope Francis is on a week-long visit to Canada that centers on an apology.
| Mimi Mees and Amber Strong
Pope Lands In Canada, Set For Apologies To Indigenous GroupsOn Monday, the pope is meeting with residential school survivors in Maskwacis, where he is expected to deliver an apology.
U.S. Houses Of Worship Increase Security After ShootingsThe recent string of high-profile mass shootings in the U.S. is prompting some faith leaders to ramp up security.
Supreme Court Sides With Coach Who Sought To Pray After GameThe court ruled 6-3 for the coach with the court's conservative justices in the majority and its liberals in dissent.
Southern Baptists Agree To Keep List Of Accused Sex AbusersThe vote on sex-abuse reforms fell short of what some survivors of abuse in Southern Baptist churches sought.
What Schools Are Doing To Cultivate Religious InclusivityAs diversity across the country increases, schools are looking for ways to be inclusive of all the kids that make up the community.
Supreme Court Rules Against The City Of Boston In Christian Flag CaseThe justices agreed that the city discriminated against an activist for refusing his request to fly a Christian flag outside City Hall.
Pope Makes Easter Plea For Ukraine Peace, Cites Nuclear Risk"Please, please, let us not get used to war," Pope Francis pleaded during Easter Mass.
