House Speaker Nancy Pelosi receives Communion in Rome

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Pope Francis and received Communion during a papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, despite her position in support of abortion rights.

Cross still stands after fire destroys Texas church: 'A sight to behold'

A fire tore through a Texas church, leveling the building and destroying nearly everything inside – except for a cross that was still standing among the charred debris.

La Luz del Mundo megachurch leader Naas?n Joaqu?n Garc?a sentenced
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The leader of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch who pleaded guilty to three sex-related counts involving minors was sentenced today to 16 years and eight months in prison, despite pleas by victims who asked a judge to reject the plea deal or sentence the defendant to a far longer prison term. Naas?n Joaqu?n Garc?a, a former leader at La Luz del Mundo megachurch, pled guilty last week to multiple felony counts of sexual assault involving three separate minors.

Group dressed in 'The Handmaid's Tale' costumes protest during mass at LA Cathedral

Several women dressed up as characters from the Hulu show "The Handmaid's Tale" during a Mass downtown over the weekend to protest the Supreme Court's potential overruling of the Roe v. Wade decision.

Anti-Semitic fliers distributed in Culver City; police investigating

Anti-Semitic fliers were distributed in a Culver City neighborhood earlier this week, and an investigation is underway, police said Tuesday.

1992 LA Riots: How Reverend Cecil Murray is leaving a legacy at USC

Reverend Cecil Murray opened the doors of First AME Church the night of verdicts for four LAPD officers in the beating of Rodney King, and emerged as a voice of healing for the community.

How some Easter traditions were inspired by ancient spring rituals

Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but a few aspects of the holiday were adopted from religions outside of Christianity.

Christians to observe Good Friday

Today is Good Friday, when Christians solemnly commemorate the day when Jesus suffered and died on the cross.

Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in Ukraine

Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."

Muslim Americans sue over 'unconstitutional' religious questioning at LAX

The group alleges that Customs and Homeland Security officers asked Muslim travelers inappropriate questions, like what mosque they attend and how often they pray.

Pope asks for fasting for peace on Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day season of Lent. On Wednesday the Pope said fasting and peace are the answer to the "senselessness of violence."