'Better than before': Pope Francis leaves hospital 9 days after operation
"Still alive,'' the pope quipped when a reporter asked how he was while leaving the hospital on Friday.
"Still alive,'' the pope quipped when a reporter asked how he was while leaving the hospital on Friday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oklahoma school board approves first US taxpayer-funded religious school
The Statewide Virtual Charter School Board voted 3-2 to approve an application by the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma.
The Statewide Virtual Charter School Board voted 3-2 to approve an application by the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma.
Happy birthday: France's spectacular abbey Mont-Saint-Michel turns 1,000
Legend has it that the archangel Michael appeared in 708, instructing the bishop of nearby Avranches to build him a church on the rocky outcrop.
Legend has it that the archangel Michael appeared in 708, instructing the bishop of nearby Avranches to build him a church on the rocky outcrop.
Mormon missionary killed, 3 others hurt in Brazil bus crash
Church leaders said 20-year-old Elder Izaak Orion Card, 20, of Anchorage, Alaska, lost his life in a rural area near the city of Tibagi.
Church leaders said 20-year-old Elder Izaak Orion Card, 20, of Anchorage, Alaska, lost his life in a rural area near the city of Tibagi.
Pope Francis gets back to work after battling fever
Pope Francis resumed regular appointments on Saturday, one day after canceling his schedule due to a fever.
Pope Francis resumed regular appointments on Saturday, one day after canceling his schedule due to a fever.
Missouri miracle? Photo shows nun’s body still intact nearly 4 years after death
Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, died in 2019, but when her body was recently exhumed, her order was shocked.
Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, died in 2019, but when her body was recently exhumed, her order was shocked.
2 dorm directors fired for using pronouns in emails at small New York Christian college
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
Timothy Keller, prominent NYC-based pastor and best-selling author, dies at 72
Timothy Keller, a pastor and best-selling author who founded the influential Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, died after a three-year bout with pancreatic cancer.
Timothy Keller, a pastor and best-selling author who founded the influential Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, died after a three-year bout with pancreatic cancer.
Kenya cult deaths: 39 bodies found amid investigation into pastor
A pastor in Kenya has been arrested over links to cultism, and dozens of bodies are still being discovered on his land.
A pastor in Kenya has been arrested over links to cultism, and dozens of bodies are still being discovered on his land.
Supreme Court hears Christian mail carrier's religious tolerance case
The Supreme Court is being asked to decide under what circumstances businesses must accommodate the needs of religious employees.
The Supreme Court is being asked to decide under what circumstances businesses must accommodate the needs of religious employees.
Pope Francis slams 'insinuations' against John Paul II as baseless
An audiotape from a purported Roman mobster insinuated that John Paul would go out looking for underage girls to molest. The Vatican calls it "slanderous."
An audiotape from a purported Roman mobster insinuated that John Paul would go out looking for underage girls to molest. The Vatican calls it "slanderous."
Fire tears through Massachusetts church on Easter Sunday
The fire at a church in Cambridge broke out not long after Easter services, prompting a partial roof collapse, officials said.
The fire at a church in Cambridge broke out not long after Easter services, prompting a partial roof collapse, officials said.
Dalai Lama apologizes after kissing boy, asking him to 'suck' his tongue
A statement said the 87-year-old leader regretted the incident and wished to apologize “for the hurt his words may have caused."
A statement said the 87-year-old leader regretted the incident and wished to apologize “for the hurt his words may have caused."
How the Easter bunny and colorful eggs originated from ancient spring traditions
Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but some aspects of the holiday are linked to other religions.
Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but some aspects of the holiday are linked to other religions.
Palm Sunday: Rebounding Pope Francis presides leads Mass in Vatican Square
The pope's voice sounded strong as he opened the Mass, but quickly turned strained.
The pope's voice sounded strong as he opened the Mass, but quickly turned strained.
Pope Francis discharged from hospital: 'Still alive,' he jokes
Pope Francis, 86, spent 10 days at the same hospital in July 2021 following intestinal surgery for a bowel narrowing.
Pope Francis, 86, spent 10 days at the same hospital in July 2021 following intestinal surgery for a bowel narrowing.