2 CA Churches Tied to COVID-19 Cases After Holding In-Person Services
California health officials are keeping tabs on two churches in California after people who attended in-person services on Mother's Day tested positive for COVID-19.
More Than 40 People Diagnosed with Coronavirus After Attending Church
The parishioners were diagnosed with COVID-19, after attending a Baptist service in Frankfurt, Germany.
67 NJ Pastors Say They'll Sue If Not Allowed to Reopen
The letter signed by the pastors stated that the United States Constitution, as well as the New Jersey Constitution, guarantees their right to freely practice their religion.
DOJ Accuses California Governor Newsom of Discriminating Against Religion
California must "mandate equal treatment of persons and activities of a secular and religious nature" when deciding which public gatherings to allow.
Two Southern Churches Reclose After COVID-19 Kills Pastor, Sickens Members
Both churches followed their states' suggested social distancing measures but are now asking congregants to monitor themselves for symptoms.
Chicago Mayor Vows 'Action' Against Churches That Reopen Despite Lockdown
"We don't want to see a cluster break out because faith leaders believe they have only one way of showing their reverence to the God that they worship," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
How to Donate and Support Local Places of Worship During the Pandemic
As people remain indoors during the pandemic, places of worship suffer. Here's how you can help.
Digital Worship May Create America's Next Spiritual Awakening
For decades, churches have been trying, seemingly in vain, to reach America's youngest generations. A global pandemic might end up changing that.
Pastors Sue California Governor For Coronavirus Restrictions
"The state does not get to dictate the method of worship to the faithful," attorney Harmeet Dhillon said.
Can Online Activity Stem Christianity's Decline?
Stay-at-home orders will test whether churches can draw worshippers back inside their doors when it's safe to do so again—or speed their decline.
Churches Face Cash Crunch as Lockdowns Stretch Into Holy Week
As businesses close and people are told to stay in their homes to combat the coronavirus, church tithing is down nearly 75 percent in some cases, leading to some churches to pivot to online donation.
Americans Want Religion to Stay Out of Politics, New Survey Finds
On the whole, Americans still believe religion is a positive force in American society, even if they don't want these organizations to mingle with politics.
Texas Now Allows Guns in Churches, Schools After Firearm Access Expansion
Gun owners in the state of Texas can now legally bring firearms into churches, synagogues and schools after a loosening of restrictions passed by legislators earlier this year.
Churches Transformed Into Shelters for Influx of Migrant Families
To handle the surge of asylum seekers arriving at the southern border, churches have opened their doors for those in need of shelter.
UNCC Shooting Reminds that America Faces Mental Health Crisis
The latest shooting at UNC-Charlotte reminds us that America needs more mental health resources.
Campaign to Fix Burned Churches Passes $1.8 Mil Goal
"This is humanity at its best!" actress Kristin Davis added.
Fox Anchor Shuts Down Notre Dame Fire Conspiracy Theory
"We're not going to speculate here of the cause of something we don't know," said the Fox News anchor. "If you have observations, or you know something, we would love to hear it."
Lawmakers Push Bill to Allow Guns in Churches
After more than 30 minutes of debate on the Senate of Virginia floor, Bill 1024, titled Place of Religious Worship; Carrying Dangerous Weapon, passed, with 21 senators in favor and 19 opposed.
Churches Pay More Under GOP Tax Bill
The tax reform bill, which passed into law last year, may cost nonprofits tens of thousands of dollars.
U.S. Bombing Pushes Final Christians Out of Raqqa
The Islamic State group has made its harsh subjugation of minorities such as Christians one of its calling cards throughout the Middle East.
Florence's Plan to Fight Tourist Snacking Evaporates
"If it does not work at least the steps will be cleaned" he said.
Why Trump is Wrong About the IRS Regulating Churches
Trump often trumpeted a false claim that churches were under attack by the IRS due to the Johnson Amendment.
At Least 36 Dead in Blasts at Egyptian Coptic Churches
No group has yet claimed responsibility but the Islamic State has stepped up attacks against Christians in Egypt.
FBI Warns of ISIS Calls for Attacks on U.S. Churches
Local law enforcement received a bulletin saying there were no known specific threats.
South Africa's Pesticide Pastor Condemned by Churches
Lethebo Rabalago has been pictured spraying his followers with pesticide, claiming to "heal" their diseases.
Rural Areas To Get SuperFast Broadband From Churches
Under new Church of England guidelines, 10,000 church spires could be used to provide superfast broadband to more areas in rural England.
Why Are Churches Banned From Selling Headstones?
Chris Christie has signed a law stopping the Catholic Church from selling graveyard monuments. Why?
Are Churches Making America Poor?
Atheists on Capitol Hill have a way to balance the budget: Crack down on churches with crooked books