'This is scandalous': Pope decries war, weapons spending amid the pandemic in Easter message
“The pandemic is still spreading, while the social and economic crisis remains severe, especially for the poor. Nevertheless — and this is scandalous — armed conflicts have not ended, and military arsenals are being strengthened,'' Francis said, sounding angry. “That is today's scandal.”
Christians celebrate second Easter marred by COVID-19 pandemic
Christianity’s most joyous feast day is being celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings for the second Easter Sunday.
Get ‘egg-cited’ for Easter with these free holiday-themed movies on Tubi
Easter is April 4, and it’s an “egg-cellent” time to watch free-to-stream movies featuring the Sunday holiday.
Stores closed on Easter: Target, Costco among chains closed on Sunday holiday
Several major retail franchises, including Target and Costco, are planning to close their doors on Easter Sunday.
White House fountains dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day, dancers line up at Irish embassy
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the White House featured a display of green water in the fountains on the north and south lawns. Meanwhile, Irish dancers lined up to perform in front of Ireland’s embassy to mark the holiday.
Tampa cancels annual St. Patrick’s Day tradition of dyeing the river green
Tampa will not turn the Hillsborough River green this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ash Wednesday, COVID-style, as Christians mark the beginning of Lent during the pandemic
The yearly tradition of placing ashes of believer’s foreheads for Ash Wednesday took different turns, depending on what church you attended during these COVID times.
Ashes to be sprinkled over parishioners' heads during pandemic Ash Wednesday
The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.
Presidents Day 2021: What's open and closed on the federal holiday
From banks to retail stores to the post office — Here's a list of what's open and closed on Presidents Day 2021.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate 74th Valentine's Day as married couple
For many, the love shared on Valentine's Day is fleeting, but not for former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. This is their 74th Valentine's Day celebrated as a married couple.
Cathedral, Hollywood Church to mark World Marriage Day at Sunday masses
World Marriage Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of February.
Valentine's Day deals to savor at restaurants, fast food chains
Restaurants and fast-food chains across the country are catering to food lovers this Valentine’s Day with sweet deals bound to attract appetites everywhere.
How florists and customers are adapting to Valentine’s Day during the pandemic
Business at Sherwood Florist in Claremont is still flourishing thanks to help from the local community.
Original LA Flower Market releases holiday hours ahead of Valentine's Day weekend
Looking to impress your significant other? A popular downtown LA flower shop released special hours ahead of the Valentine's Day weekend.
Family-owned Inglewood bakery offers treats to satisfy every sweet tooth
From homemade peach cobbler, chocolate chip cookies, to strawberry banana pudding, a family-owned Inglewood bakery offers a delicious array of mouthwatering desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth and just in time for Valentine’s Day.
‘House floats’ keep the spirit of Mardi Gras alive in NOLA amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
New Orleans residents are getting creative and decorating their homes as “house floats” to celebrate Mardi Gras amid an ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Help Children's Hospital Los Angeles raise $25,000 by sending a Valentine to pediatric patients
Children's Hospital Los Angeles has kicked off its annual Valentine's Day card drive and this year, you can help the hospital raise up to $25,000 thanks to an anonymous donor who has pledged $1 for each personalized Valentine sent to a child at the hospital by Feb. 14.
How to commemorate MLK Day while staying at home
You can commemorate the civil rights icon this MLK Day in several different ways from the safety of your home this year amid the pandemic. Here are just a few ideas.
Target to close stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021 after 'strong' 2020 holiday season
Target will close its stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021, saying customers redefined the holiday shopping season in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Travelers return home to LAX after holidays
Travelers at LAX told FOX 11 that traffic was smooth in the airport terminals. Some admit they felt guilty for defying pleas from health officials.