Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dead at 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died Saturday.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died Saturday.
Benedict XVI: Tributes pour in for pope emeritus as Vatican plans 'simple' funeral
For all his accomplishments and accolades, Benedict will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign.
For all his accomplishments and accolades, Benedict will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign.
Health of retired Pope Benedict XVI 'worsening,' Vatican says
Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.
Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.
Pope Francis orders return of Parthenon Sculpture fragments to Greece
The Vatican on Friday termed the gesture a “donation” from the pope to His Beatitude Ieronymos II, the Orthodox Christian archbishop of Athens and all Greece.
The Vatican on Friday termed the gesture a “donation” from the pope to His Beatitude Ieronymos II, the Orthodox Christian archbishop of Athens and all Greece.
Ukrainians celebrate Christmas with the West, part with Russia
Yes, this has to do with the war, and yes, they have the blessing of their local church.
Yes, this has to do with the war, and yes, they have the blessing of their local church.
Hanukkah begins Sunday: Menorah lighting celebrations to be held across Los Angeles
Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, with plenty of menorah-lighting ceremonies to mark the occasion.
Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, with plenty of menorah-lighting ceremonies to mark the occasion.
Procession of Our Lady of Guadalupe marches through East LA
The tradition started more than 90 years ago in East Los Angeles. The archbishop said it's a reminder of God revealing himself in a special way through the message and the apparition of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who appeared in Mexico almost 500 years ago to Juan Diego.
The tradition started more than 90 years ago in East Los Angeles. The archbishop said it's a reminder of God revealing himself in a special way through the message and the apparition of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who appeared in Mexico almost 500 years ago to Juan Diego.
Pope Francis prays for World Cup to be occasion for peace
Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.
Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.
Mormon church shows support for same-sex marriage law, believes act is still unbiblical
The nearly 17-million-member, Utah-based faith said in a statement that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
The nearly 17-million-member, Utah-based faith said in a statement that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
Bible used in 'The Shawshank Redemption' sells for over $440,000
The Holy Bible used by Tim Robbins’ character Andy Dufresne recently sold to an undisclosed bidder.
The Holy Bible used by Tim Robbins’ character Andy Dufresne recently sold to an undisclosed bidder.
Judge sides with California baker who refused to make wedding cake for same-sex couple
A California judge has ruled in favor of a bakery owner who refused to make wedding cakes for a same-sex couple because it violated her Christian beliefs.
A California judge has ruled in favor of a bakery owner who refused to make wedding cakes for a same-sex couple because it violated her Christian beliefs.
Hobby Lobby CEO David Green gives away company: 'Wealth can be a curse'
Green said he strives to be a steward instead of an owner.
Green said he strives to be a steward instead of an owner.
Antisemitic flyers found in Jewish neighborhoods in LA
Officials said the disbursement posed no "significant threat" and called the effort "very minimal."
Officials said the disbursement posed no "significant threat" and called the effort "very minimal."
Starbucks barista appears to pray with customer at drive-thru
Tanya Hinsley said she was next in line at the drive-thru when she caught the touching moment.
Tanya Hinsley said she was next in line at the drive-thru when she caught the touching moment.
Measure A: Priest accused of endorsing removal of LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva
Caught on camera – parishioners at a Catholic church are being encouraged by their priest to make a pledge to vote “Yes” on a ballot measure that would kick Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva out of office.
Caught on camera – parishioners at a Catholic church are being encouraged by their priest to make a pledge to vote “Yes” on a ballot measure that would kick Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva out of office.
Measure A: Priest accused of endorsing removal of LA County Sheriff
Parishioners at a Catholic church are encouraged by their priest to make a pledge by voting "Yes" on Measure A -- a ballot measure to allow Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to remove LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva from office.
Parishioners at a Catholic church are encouraged by their priest to make a pledge by voting "Yes" on Measure A -- a ballot measure to allow Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to remove LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva from office.
Pope Francis implores Putin to 'stop this spiral of violence and death' in Ukraine
Pope Francis uttered his strongest plea yet about the seven-month-old war in Ukraine, which he denounced as an “error and a horror.”
Pope Francis uttered his strongest plea yet about the seven-month-old war in Ukraine, which he denounced as an “error and a horror.”
Poll: 23% say they have prayed for the outcome of a professional sports event
About 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe prayer can play a role in determining who wins a sporting event, and a similar percentage say God plays a role in determining which team goes home the victor.
About 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe prayer can play a role in determining who wins a sporting event, and a similar percentage say God plays a role in determining which team goes home the victor.
Advocates list 100s of allegedly abusive California priests
Advocates for victims of clergy sexual abuse delivered a list of more than 300 publicly accused abusers to the Roman Catholic archbishop of San Francisco on Thursday as they urged him to release his “secret” files on credibly accused priests.
Advocates for victims of clergy sexual abuse delivered a list of more than 300 publicly accused abusers to the Roman Catholic archbishop of San Francisco on Thursday as they urged him to release his “secret” files on credibly accused priests.
Rosh Hashanah: Where to celebrate in LA County
Rosh Hashana begins at sundown Sunday. Several congregations across LA County are offering free services or streaming them online.
Rosh Hashana begins at sundown Sunday. Several congregations across LA County are offering free services or streaming them online.