'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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.