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.

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.

Mission San Gabriel Arc?ngel reopens with new exhibit
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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.

Catholic groups protest Dodgers Pride Night
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Catholic groups staged a march in Chavez Ravine in the wake of Los Angeles Dodgers honoring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for the team's LGBTQ+ Pride Night.

Gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting that killed 11 found guilty on all charges

Robert Bowers was convicted on Friday in the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history. Jurors must now decide whether he should be sent to death row or sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Famed Saddleback Church rejected again by Southern Baptists for having women pastors

The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors.

Pope Francis to skip Sunday public blessing as he recovers from major surgery

Pope Francis, “wisely" following doctors’ advice, will skip Sunday’s customary public blessing to allow himself to heal after abdominal surgery.

3 US states remove all time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits

Maryland, Maine and Vermont are the only three U.S. states to have eliminated the statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits. However, other states are poised to take action.

Pope Francis undergoes intestinal surgery, will remain at hospital for several days

Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital Wednesday to repair a hernia in his intestine, the latest malady to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago.

Dodgers to host Christian faith day
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Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw announced the team will host a "Christian Faith and Family Day" at Dodger Stadium on July 30.