Local reaction to Pope Francis' historic endorsement of same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis' endorsement of same-sex civil unions breaks away from the official teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, and it's sparking reaction across the globe.
L.A. County will issue citations to Walnut church over outdoor family fair
Organizers of a family fair held at a Walnut church Saturday against the orders of county health officials will be issued citations, as will the church itself, officials said.
‘They are children of God’: Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Catholic priest sues Newsom for 'violating religious rights' with California's COVID-19 shutdown
A Catholic priest is suing Governor Gavin Newsom for allegedly "violating religious rights" by shutting down indoor church services across California amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Sun Valley church pastor: 'We spread the word, not the virus'
Those words from Grace Community Church’s Pastor John MacArthur, who joined FOX 11 for a rare sit-down interview to talk about his defiance of Governor Newsom’s orders and the LA County Health Department's guidelines not allowing in-person services in churches.
LA County seeks penalties vs. Sun Valley church over indoor services
Los Angeles County is asking a judge to impose penalties against a Sun Valley church that county health officials maintain has repeatedly violated public health and court orders needed to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Rare 15th-century religious manuscript discovered under the floorboards of historic house
Other items spanning the centuries were also found.
Woman claims she found Jesus' face on a potato: 'It was just looking at me'
A woman from Scotland claims she recently spotted something rather odd on the skin of a potato she bought from a nearby supermarket. However, it wasn’t a bug or a patch of mold or anything like that — she says it was the face of Jesus.
Ventura County is taking further legal action against a Newbury Park Christian church
Godspeak Calvary Chapel has remained open for indoor church service since the end of May.
Protesters, congregate members clash after Newbury Park church holds indoor services despite judge’s ban
Protesters and congregate members clashed after a church in Newbury Park held indoor worship services Sunday morning despite a judge’s temporary restraining order barring the church from doing so.
'The whole church has got it': Pastor says over 40 infected with coronavirus after multi-day revival event
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
Michigan convent sees 13 nuns die of coronavirus: 'It was very frightening'
The nuns, ages 69 to 99, included teachers, an author and a secretary in the Vatican Secretariat of State.
Outrage after California bans singing in churches amid coronavirus pandemic
Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.
Church advertises AR-15 gun giveaway at Sunday service that bans ‘ANTIFA-like’ apparel, baggy pants
A church in Troy, New York is facing criticism for holding a raffle giveaway offering church-goers the chance to win an AR-15 assault rifle.
Dozens demonstrate for removal of Father Serra statues
Dozens of people staged a demonstration on Saturday at the Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana in Mission Hills calling for the removal of statues of Father Junipero Serra, who founded nine of the 21 Catholic missions in California and was named a saint in 2015.
Orange County rabbi turns to technology for the first time amid pandemic
An Orange County rabbi is opening up about using technology for the first time to reach members in the wake of the pandemic.
Gov. Newsom releases new guidelines for places of worship to reopen
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday released requirements that would allow California churches to reopen.
A New California: Virtual church services may become the new normal
Houses of worship got the greenlight from Governor Gavin Newsom Monday.
Defiant Fontana church opens doors to public despite Gov. Newsom's ban
“We are not serving up Mc Jesus sermons, this is the real thing” said Pastor Patrick Scales to his mask-wearing, bible clutching parishioners.
1,200 California pastors to defy state's stay-at-home order on May 31
More than 1,200 California pastors say they will resume in-person services on May 31 in defiance of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.