Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden is honoring Pope Francis with the highest civilian honor given by a president.
Three Kings Day Parade 2025 in NYC: Street closures, route and more
El Museo del Barrio’s 47th Annual Three Kings Day Parade takes place on Monday in East Harlem.
Kwanzaa 2024: Events, themes, and family traditions
Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of African culture and community that takes place from the day after Christmas through New Year's Day. Here's what you need to know about the holiday:
Pope Francis delivers Christmas message, calls for 'silence of arms'
In his annual Christmas message, Pope Francis urged the world to “silence the sound of arms" and find reconciliation, “even (with) our enemies."
Archaeologists uncover earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps: 'Unusual for this time'
Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."
Hanukkah begins on Christmas Day this year for 1st time in nearly 20 years
For the first time in nearly 20 years, Christmas and Hanukkah align with Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights starting at sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Ancient Ten Commandments tablet to auction after decades in obscurity
A 1,500-year-old Byzantine tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments will be auctioned by Sotheby’s on December 18, with an estimated value of $1-2 million.
Church bells across the U.S. to ring for Notre Dame’s reopening
Catholic churches nationwide have been invited to join in the celebration of Notre Dame’s grand reopening.
Antioch pastor fights off alleged church burglar with martial arts
An East Bay pastor used martial arts to fight off a burglar who broke into his church.
Bishop T.D. Jakes gives health update after 'life-threatening calamity'
Bishop T.D. Jakes spoke to the crowd at The Potter's House of Dallas virtually on Sunday, one week after he was rushed off the stage following a health scare.
Notre Dame Cathedral revealed: 1st look at restoration ahead reopening
Newly released footage offers the first glimpse inside the restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, five years after a devastating 2019 fire.
TD Jakes improving after health scare, family says
The family of Bishop TD Jakes shared an update after Jakes had a "slight health incident" during his Sunday sermon.
Bishop T.D. Jakes suffers 'health incident' during Sunday service
During Sunday service on Nov. 24, 2024, Bishop T.D. Jakes suffered an apparent medical emergency at the end of a service, during a prayer.
Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
Italian teen Carlo Acutis to become first millennial saint
Known as "God's influencer," Carlo Acutis used his natural tech talent to create a website to catalog miracles and ran websites for local Catholic organizations.
Gateway Church removes elders after investigation into Robert Morris sexual abuse accusations
Gateway Church says it has removed multiple elders who knew about abuse allegations against founder Robert Morris and is cooperating with an ongoing criminal investigation.
Israeli hostage finds faith during days in Gaza captivity: 'I felt miracles'
A young woman who was taken hostage from a Kibbutz on Oct. 7 found faith during 55 days in captivity in tunnels below Gaza.
NYC rabbi reflects on Rosh Hashanah: 'The most trying and challenging year in my career'
With the start of Rosh Hashanah, many are approaching the Jewish New Year with mixed emotions.
Rosh Hashanah 2024: When does it start, what is it and how long does it last?
Beginning at sundown Wednesday, Jews worldwide will celebrate Rosh Hashanah, marking the start of the Jewish New Year.
Historic New Jersey church holds final mass: 'Today is a very sad day'
Parishioners sang their final song on Sunday, ringing through the Saint Andrews the Apostle Catholic Church in Bayonne.