Louisiana classrooms must display Ten Commandments under new law
Louisiana is now the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom - from kindergarten to state-funded universities.
Louisiana is now the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom - from kindergarten to state-funded universities.
Rev. James Lawson Jr., icon of the Civil Rights Movement and longtime LA pastor, dead at 95
The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an icon of the Civil Rights Movement and the longtime pastor of Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, died Monday at age 95.
The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an icon of the Civil Rights Movement and the longtime pastor of Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, died Monday at age 95.
Louisiana may require Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools
Louisiana could become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.
Louisiana could become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.
Vatican apologizes after Pope Francis uses homophobic slur
Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests.
Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests.
Pope Francis paves way for canonization of Carlo Acutis, first millennial saint
Pope Francis issued a decree on Thursday announcing the recognition of a miracle attributed to Bl. Carlo Acutis — clearing the way for the Italian teenager's canonization in the near future.
Pope Francis issued a decree on Thursday announcing the recognition of a miracle attributed to Bl. Carlo Acutis — clearing the way for the Italian teenager's canonization in the near future.
Historic South LA church goes up in flames
The church was built in 1896 for the Haven Methodist Episcopal congregation and was the center of the prohibition movement in Los Angeles in the early years of the 20th century.
The church was built in 1896 for the Haven Methodist Episcopal congregation and was the center of the prohibition movement in Los Angeles in the early years of the 20th century.
Professor charged with death of Jewish man at Thousand Oaks protests to stand trial
Loay Alnaji has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for the death of Paul Kessler back in November 2023 after an altercation at dueling Israel-Palestine protests.
Loay Alnaji has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for the death of Paul Kessler back in November 2023 after an altercation at dueling Israel-Palestine protests.
Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds
On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.
On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.
Rev. Cecil Murray honored at FAME memorial service
Rev. Cecil L. "Chip" Murray served as pastor at First African Methodist Episcopal Church for nearly 30 years.
Rev. Cecil L. "Chip" Murray served as pastor at First African Methodist Episcopal Church for nearly 30 years.
Philadelphia Eid event shooting injures 3, including teen shot by officer; 5 arrested
Multiple people were injured during a shooting at an Eid event in West Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon where around 1,000 attendees gathered to celebrate the end of Ramadan.
Multiple people were injured during a shooting at an Eid event in West Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon where around 1,000 attendees gathered to celebrate the end of Ramadan.
Santa Monica family covers antisemitic graffiti with drawings of flowers, hearts
The Santa Monica Police Department is investigating as antisemitic graffiti continues to pop up around the city. One family took cleaning up some of it into their own hands.
The Santa Monica Police Department is investigating as antisemitic graffiti continues to pop up around the city. One family took cleaning up some of it into their own hands.
First AME Church remembers Rev. Cecil Murray
The Rev. Dr. Cecil "Chip" Murray died Friday after a series of recent health struggles.
The Rev. Dr. Cecil "Chip" Murray died Friday after a series of recent health struggles.
Cecil Murray, pastor who calmed LA after '92 riots, dead at 94
Rev. Cecil Murray served as a pastor of First African Methodist Episcopal Church for 27 years.
Rev. Cecil Murray served as a pastor of First African Methodist Episcopal Church for 27 years.
This Filipino villager was nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday
Ruben Enaje and other villagers participated in real-life crucifixions, which have become an annual tradition in his village in the Philippines.
Ruben Enaje and other villagers participated in real-life crucifixions, which have become an annual tradition in his village in the Philippines.
Here's what's open and closed on Good Friday 2024
Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.
Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.
Trump is selling Bibles for $59.99 ahead of Easter
Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.
Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.
California's facial hair ban for prison guards amounts to religious discrimination, Justice Department says
Sikhs and Muslims would be forced to choose between work and faith, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said.
Sikhs and Muslims would be forced to choose between work and faith, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said.
Ex-rideshare driver charged with hate crime for antisemitic attack at San Francisco airport
The rideshare driver allegedly asked his passenger if they were Jewish or Israeli and said he wouldn't, said he wouldn't drive someone who was, then punched them in the face.
The rideshare driver allegedly asked his passenger if they were Jewish or Israeli and said he wouldn't, said he wouldn't drive someone who was, then punched them in the face.
When is Ramadan 2024? What to know as Muslims mark month of spirituality, reflection
Muslims around the world are welcoming the arrival of Ramadan, a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting, intense prayer, charity and feasts.
Muslims around the world are welcoming the arrival of Ramadan, a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting, intense prayer, charity and feasts.
Gold ring with mark of Christ lost 500 years ago recently found in excellent condition
Carved with the figure of Christ, the ring dates to the beginning of the 15th Century.
Carved with the figure of Christ, the ring dates to the beginning of the 15th Century.