Father Richard Estrada, defender of the downtrodden, dead at 83
Father Richard Estrada, a leading figure in the immigrant rights movement who was known for opening Los Angeles’ first shelter for homeless migrant youth and…
Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups
GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge on Monday blocked immigration agents from conducting enforcement operations in houses of worship for Quakers and a handful of other religious…
Jerry Butler, R&B star and Impressions singer, dies at 85
Jerry Butler, who found R&B stardom in the late 1950s as the first lead singer of the Impressions before moving on to a solo career…
Given Christianity’s dominance, Trump raises eyebrows with anti-Christian bias initiative
Christianity is by far the largest faith in America, and Christian conservatives have a strong grip on the levers of government. That dominance is leaving…
Religious groups suing over immigration arrests at houses of worship
More than two dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans — ranging from the Episcopal Church and the Union for Reform Judaism to…
My church playgroup got so toxic I ended up in tears after another mum tried to KICK my kid & then start a fight with me
AN INFLUENCER has opened up about her toxic experience at a local church playgroup. Mum-of-two Imogen Horton, 31, explained that not only did another mum try…
Trademark name of White hate group ‘Proud Boys’ now belongs to Black church
1 of 2 | Henry "Enrique" Tarrio, leader of the far-right hate group Proud Boys (pictured in 2020) was serving a 22-year prison sentence for…
‘Conclave’s’ doubt stands out amid an angelic visual
In Edward Berger’s suspenseful “Conclave,” a spirited monologue from newcomer Cardinal Benitez (Carlos Diehz) speaks of the pettiness among the clergymen gathered to select the…
Immigration arrests in churches? Some clergy say not so fast
WASHINGTON — With the Trump administration declaring that immigration agents are now free to make arrests in places of worship, undeterred faith leaders in Southern California…
I’m outraged Church of England leader called my abuser a ‘Rolls Royce’ priest
St Nicholas Parish Facebook pageDavid Tudor (l), who has now been banned for life from the Church of England, was pictured talking to Stephen Cottrell,…
David Lodge dead: British author and Booker nominee was 89
LONDON — David Lodge, a witty and prolific British novelist and critic who gently satirized academia, religion and even his own loss of hearing in such…
Is Ukraine’s largest church still pro-Russian? | Russia-Ukraine war News
Khust, Ukraine – “Praise Jesus” instead of “hello” is what one often hears in Transcarpathia, Ukraine’s westernmost region. Known for piousness, mesmerising folklore, forested mountains…
Church holds Christmas mass amid horrors of Israel’s war in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Dozens of worshippers gathered at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City as Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and other clergy celebrated mass. A twinkling Christmas tree…
Celebrating with Christian friends in Syrian church, Sarah in Syria | Syria’s War
NewsFeedFor Sarah Kassim and many other Syrians, al-Assad’s regime marked a period of sectarianism. Now Sarah is free to visit the church with her Christian…
Missouri man pleads guilty to arson in Mormon church fire
A Missouri man has pleaded guilty to federal civil rights and arson charges for setting fire to a Mormon church, the U.S. Justice Department announced…
King Charles is all smiles at church as he brushes off Prince Andrew’s ‘Chinese spy’ scandal
KING Charles was all smiles as he attended a church service today amid Prince Andrew's Chinese spy scandal.The monarch, 76, was snapped in Wiltshire this…
Catholic charities may not have to pay state unemployment taxes
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court voted Friday to hear a potentially far-reaching claim of religious freedom and decide whether church-sponsored charities, programs and businesses may refuse…
Church urges El Salvador’s president to keep ban on gold mining
The country banned all metals mining above ground and below in 2017 in order to protect the small country's water resources from contamination. ADVERTISEMENTThe Roman…
Liam Payne’s family, One Direction gather at private funeral
Liam Payne’s former bandmates, family members and friends gathered Wednesday in England for the late singer’s funeral, just over a month after he died from…
Charlie Kirk’s pastor sees God’s hand in Trump’s victory
On election night, a Southern California pastor in a red MAGA hat filmed a message for his Instagram followers, cheering President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. Rob…