$1.5M ancient Buddha statue stolen from LA gallery recovered
Justin Livick was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen property. The LAPD said it's still unclear who actually stole the statue.
Yom Kippur 2023: Free services available in LA County
Yom Kippur begins at sundown Sunday.
The search continues for a $1.5 million, 250-pound Buddha statue stolen from a West Hollywood gallery
The Buddha statue allegedly holds religious importance, as it has links to a holy site in Japan, gallery officials said.
Priest with Missionaries of the Holy Spirit Long Beach accused of possessing child porn
Rodolfo Martinez-Guevara is known to have ties to Catholic churches in both Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
$50,000 reward for a suspect ID in cross burnings at Sylmar church
The Los Angeles City Council approved the reward on Friday, Sept 8.
After school 'Satan Club' event at Southern California library draws protests
"We’re not worshiping the devil or anything like that. We’re just trying to have fun and help the children have a good time," said Satanic Temple spokesperson René Grigori.
Leah Remini gets new judge in harassment suit against Church of Scientology
The actress' case includes allegations of civil harassment, stalking, intentional infliction of emotional distress and defamation.
Leah Remini files harassment lawsuit against Church of Scientology and leader David Miscavige
Emmy award-winning actress Leah Remini filed a lawsuit against the Church of Scientology and leader David Miscavige on Wednesday, August 2, alleging incidents of stalking, harassment and defamation.
7 in 10 US adults believe in angels, AP poll finds
More than astrology, reincarnation, and the belief that physical things can have spiritual energies.
Pope picks 4 LA priests to become auxiliary bishops
Msgr. Albert Bahhuth, Father Matthew Elshoff, Father Brian Nunes and Father Slawomir Szkredka were selected as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Kirk Cameron vows to hold American Library Association accountable for 'religious discrimination'
Kirk Cameron wants to hold the American Library Association accountable for what he believes is discrimination against him and his pro-faith messaging.
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel reopens with new exhibit
It's almost three years to the day that the San Gabriel Mission was badly damaged by an arsonist. Since then, it has undergone a massive renovation project, which includes a new museum exhibit.
Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
Praise be to AI: Hundreds attend church service generated by ChatGPT
Hundreds of German Protestants attended a church service in Bavaria that was generated almost entirely by artificial intelligence.
Protesters gather as Dodgers host Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on Pride Night
After a month-long debate that drew national headlines, the Dodgers are hosting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on the team's LGBTQ+ Pride Night.