Poll: 23% say they have prayed for the outcome of a professional sports event
About 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe prayer can play a role in determining who wins a sporting event, and a similar percentage say God plays a role in determining which team goes home the victor.
134-year-old Hopkins church holds its final service
A Hopkins church that has been around since 1888 held its final service on Sunday, as it closes doors due to a drop in parishioners since the start of the pandemic.
Queen Elizabeth II and the Church of England: The late monarch's faith beliefs
As Queen Elizabeth II is mourned, here are some details of the Church of England, of which she was a member. The history of this church is explained, as well as what it meant to the Queen.
Christianity quickly diminishing in US, on pace to become minority religion in decades: study
The new Pew Research Center report found a surge of adults leaving Christianity to become atheist, agnostic, or "nothing in particular."
Jehovah’s Witnesses resume door-to-door work after pandemic hiatus
“I've been looking forward to this day,” one Jehovah's Witness said. “When I rang the first doorbell this morning, a total calm came over me. I was back where I needed to be.”
Kansans gather in prayer after lightning strike burns town's historic church
"Prayer saved our church...and prayer is going to give us the strength and the graces that we need to build it back," St. Mary’s Catholic School Principal Josh Regan said in a message to parents following the devastating blaze.
7-year-old girl paralyzed in swimming accident: ‘We believe God’s healing her’
Sarah Faulkner found out she would never walk again, but she has forgiven the teenager who caused the accident.
Little boy runs to Pope Francis during weekly audience
Ironically, Francis was talking about the importance of a relationship between the world’s youth and the elderly when the young boy ran up to greet him.
Justice Department investigating Southern Baptists over clergy sex abuse
An independent investigation found disturbing details about how Southern Baptist leaders mishandled sex abuse claims and mistreated victims.
Pope Francis says he'll slow down, possibly retire after 6-day Canada trip
“I think at my age and with these limitations, I have to save (my energy) to be able to serve the church, or on the contrary, think about the possibility of stepping aside."
Roe v. Wade overturned: Churches in several US states vandalized in wake of abortion ruling
Some U.S. churches became the targets of anger following the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi receives Communion in Rome
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Pope Francis and received Communion during a papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, despite her position in support of abortion rights.
Pope Francis orders online release of WWII-era Pius XII Jewish files
A Vatican archive of 2,700 cases of requests for help by Jewish people has renewed a debate on Pope Pius XII's legacy. Some Jewish groups criticize Pius claiming he remained silent in the face of the Holocaust.
Number of Americans who believe in God drops to historic low: Poll
This year’s poll found 17% of Americans said they do not believe in God.
Bishop punishes school for refusing to remove Black Lives Matter, Pride flags
The Massachusetts school president said they will continue to display the flags and will appeal the decision.
Twin Cities man ensures horrors of Holocaust aren't forgotten
Manny Gabler grew up a refugee after his parent were able to escape Nazi Germany. Now, living in the Twin Cities, he's making sure future generations know of the atrocities against Jewish people
Christian students sue university over ‘censorship’ for belief on gay marriage
A group of Christian students said the university effectively silenced them amid growing campus backlash for their views on marriage.
Everyday saints: Artist canonizes working class to show ‘beauty’ and ‘light’
Erin Currier travels the world and says she often notices the best virtues in people that are often overlooked in society.
