Protests during Palm Sunday celebration defying COVID-19 restrictions during pandemic

People line up, a few feet apart, at Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Newbury Park, where communion was offered under the watchful eye of sheriff deputies and the loud car honking protests of area residents saying this was a danger to their community on Palm Sunday.

Tampa megachurch pastor cancels Sunday services, says he fears for congregation's safety

The embattled Tampa megachurch pastor who was arrested Monday after leading packed church services the day before -- despite social distancing orders from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office -- says he is canceling this coming Sunday's services.

Bishop responds after priest says abortion worse than pedophilia, which 'doesn't kill anyone'

A Roman Catholic bishop in Rhode Island responded to the controversy created by a priest who said abortion is worse than pedophilia and later sought to clarify his comments.

Pope apologizes for slapping hand of woman who pulled him

A woman behind a barrier reached out and grabbed the pope's hand, pulling him violently toward her. Francis reacted sharply, exclaimed something and then slapped her hand so she would let him go.

65,000 college students ring in New Year worshiping Jesus

(FOX NEWS) - It's not your typical college New Year's party — more than 65,000 young Christians gathering in an Atlanta stadium to kick off a new decade with worship, prayer and Bible teaching.

Rabbi Marvin Hier calls on President Trump to instruct FBI to create anti-Semitism task force

Rabbi Marvin Hier, dean and founder of Simon Wiesenthal Center, called on President Donald Trump Monday to instruct the FBI to create a special task force in response to a series of attacks against Jews and their religious institutions.

Lady of Guadalupe apparition seen on Artesia church sidewalk

For more than a year believers have flocked to a sidewalk outside a catholic church in Artesia. They're looking down at the ground-- for a sign from the heavens.

Kanye West and Joel Osteen listen to West’s new music at Lakewood Church

After a positive reaction from the audience while listening to "God Is" on Kanye West's new album, Osteen complimented West, saying, “You said more in 60 seconds than I say in my 30-minute message right there.”

The first Latino President of the US Bishops

There was a standing ovation for the newly elected president of the US Bishops on Tuesday in Baltimore. It’s a story national in scope, but with Archbishop Jose Gomez’s ascension, it was also a local story. Gomez leads the sprawling Archdiocese of Los Angeles, which is the largest Catholic Archdiocese in the nation. His new role signals the future direction of the American Catholic Church. 

$3G 'Jesus Shoes' filled with holy water sell out within minutes

A limited-edition sneaker, which is filled with holy water in the soles and blessed by a priest, sold out within minutes of its debut, despite each pair costing a whopping $3,000.

Kentucky governor encourages students to participate in ‘Bring Your Bible to School Day’

"Bring Your Bible to School Day" is a national event sponsored by the Christian organization Focus on the Family, which reports that more than 650,000 students participated in last year’s movement

NFL star Drew Brees encourages students to ‘live out your faith,’ bring Bible to school

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is calling on students to participate in Bring Your Bible to School Day as a celebration of faith and religious freedom in America.

Mississippi wedding venue claims ‘Christian belief’ as reason for rejecting interracial couple

A Mississippi wedding venue that refused to host an interracial couple on their big day — reportedly citing "Christian belief" — has seemingly backtracked after the owner reread the Bible and spoke with her pastor.