Nonprofits are already seeing an increase in requests for food assistance, and that number could grow even more as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are paused starting Nov. 1.

A local priest is speaking out against GoFundMe.

Los Angeles County has reached a $4 billion agreement to settle nearly 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities since 1959.

Wednesday is the first day of Lent, and many Christians will observe the day by going to Mass to be blessed with ashes.

Texas's first female condemned killer received special permission to leave jail and be baptized at New Light Baptist Church in Denver Heights.

Friday marks five years since the church’s youth building roof collapsed due to heavy rain. But now, years later, the main renovations of this building are underway.

Hannah Zertuche is deeply committed to helping one of the poorest communities in San Antonio thrive. The community has always been generous with supplies and funds, which continue to support the youth programs, but the greatest need is that of time.

St. Paul Lutheran School is at the center of a debate. The Conservation Society wants this building preserved, while the owners want it torn down and rebuilt into something useful.

Religious leaders are spending more time and money on security and safety for congregations. The latest church shooting in Houston is a catalyst to reevaluate their building plans and make changes.

A family-friendly drag show in New Braunfels brought hundreds of people to the same church, some in support and others against it.

Bexar County commissioners are looking for solutions to ease the issues people who live next to nuisance properties have to deal with. It's an issue that was brought to light by an East Side church.

A West Side church is calling on other churches around them to unite forces so that they can become a safety net for the community in need.

Many Christians across the globe will participate in Ash Wednesday this week. But what is Ash Wednesday, and what does it represent?

There will be an NBA game in Salt Lake City on Sunday night.

San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller held a special mass to honor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the San Fernando Cathedral Sunday.

A New Braunfels business, Whitworth Stained Glass, has had a hand in many of the colorful windowpanes that decorate churches and more.

Sunday marks the first day of Advent, the first of four Sundays before Christmas.

An investigation by Maryland’s attorney general has identified 158 Roman Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore accused of sexually and physically abusing more than 600 victims over the past 80 years.

The congregation of a small Hill Country church is trying to raise money to restore its century-old stained glass windows.

The owners of an after-school day care say vandals left their van trashed over the weekend, which kept them from being able to use it to pick up enrolled children.

Restitution of Indigenous and colonial-era artifacts is one of the many agenda items awaiting Pope Francis on his trip to Canada, which begins Sunday.

More than 400 Detroit families came to Faith Xperience Church to watch 10,000 eggs drop from a helicopter!

Christian worshipers gathered in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Seplucher, the traditional site of Jesus’s crucifixion, burial and resurrection, to observe the Easter holiday.

Country music star Eric Church announced a free show for ticketholders of the concert he canceled to attend the Final Four game between UNC and Duke — what he calls a “sports enthusiast’s dream.”

Eric Church is metaphorically dunking on his San Antonio fans.

A Boerne church opened its doors to the public on Sunday to join them in prayer for peace amid the Russian attacks in Ukraine.

A San Antonio woman who admitted to stealing more than $660,000 from a Windcrest church was sentenced to 7 years in prison, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said.

Oak Hills Church says it handed out 762 envelopes Sunday between its two services, each one with a $100 bill inside. Church officials don’t expect most of the money to stay within the congregation, though, with lead minister Travis Eades urging members who didn't need the money to "pay it forward."

An East Side church recognized a San Antonio construction worker for his great act of repairing a portion of their building free of charge.

Security camera footage shows the moments the suspects cut a hole into the side of the church and stole sound system equipment.

Community churchgoers are praying for the pastor of an East Side church that was destroyed by a fire before collapsing.

SAN ANTONIO – Local faith-based organizations are working hard to educate themselves on how to best serve a possible influx of unaccompanied migrant minors in the city. “It is not as easy as setting up a temporary shelter or a migrant shelter,” Rogers said. “We need to change the way we speak about immigration and that comes from me listening to the migrant community, people of color, Latinx,” Rogers said. Most of all, he said that the conversation surrounding immigration needs to change for any plan to work successfully. AdAlso on KSAT:JBSA-Lackland, Fort Bliss will be used to house unaccompanied migrant children, Pentagon saysHuman smuggling cases on the rise in Uvalde, law enforcement saysFreeman Coliseum may house migrant children if agreement is reached with federal government, Bexar County judge says

SAN ANTONIO – A small pump wasn’t enough to take out the water that had found its way beneath the floor of Jefferson Community Church, a Deco District landmark, after last week’s winter storms. “After two days, it didn’t look like it had moved at all,” said Pastor Olivia Walker, who had attended the church as a child. When last week’s beautiful blanket of snow that covered the church had melted, it came in through the gaps around the foundation, Walker said. She said the sanctuary was spared, but water covered the floors of storage areas and choir rooms. Its congregation, now with only about 100 members, had already made costly repairs and improvements trying to shore up the building.

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio community members are pushing a new movement called “Stop in the Name of Love” that aims to stop gun violence on the East Side. Church leaders led the call to action through prayer, praise, and worship. The “Stop in the Name of Love” movement comes after a gunman opened fire on a church property on Feb. 7. “I’m asking you guys, the community, to come together, to love one another, to please stop the hate. Related: San Antonio police arrest man in East Side church shooting

Sullivan and Church will join forces to sing the national anthem at the next months Super Bowl, where Grammy-winning singer H.E.R. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)TAMPA BAY, Fla. – Before the big game begins between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the nation will come together to sing the national anthem. According to an article from USA Today, country singer Eric Church and R&B singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan will perform the national anthem in a duet. Read also:This is the team America collectively believes will win the Super BowlAdWill this be lowest-attended Super Bowl ever? A sexy Alexa, Dan Levy’s M&M habit: Super Bowl ads to watch

SAN ANTONIO – Police are investigating after a man claims he broke into Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Friday morning to pray. The man was arrested on outstanding warrants. Police are determining whether to file charges against the man for the break-in at the church at 159 Camino Santa Maria.

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San Antonio – San Antonio church leaders say they are actively having conversations about when their congregations will meet again for a live service. Chris Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Church San Antonio, says pastors from across the city are calling and emailing each other to figure out a safe plan for their members. He said each church will decide when and how it’s safest for their congregation to meet again. Health experts with the city of San Antonio are recommending that churches wait to hold live services for a bit longer, based on what local data is showing. The Archdiocese of San Antonio of San Antonio released the following statement:"On April 16, Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller extended the decree regarding changes impacting parishes in the Archdiocese of San Antonio due to COVID-19 until May 18.

Volunteers begin with a prayer before opening the food pantry. This was the first time his church held the food pantry since the pandemic began, causing people everywhere to lose their jobs. “The need is everywhere in San Antonio, including all the way out here,” said Lisa Granato, another volunteer. “This is what we do in a time of need.”Volunteers sort food for distribution at Resurrection United Methodist Church’s food pantry. Resurrection United Methodist is one of only a few churches that are still conducting their own food pantries during this pandemic.

The campus helped women going through drug and alcohol addiction as well as domestic abuse. Church officials said eight women and three children were displaced after the fire. An accidental fire destroyed the home which has left eight women and three children without shelter. An accidental fire destroyed the home which has left eight women and three children without shelter. We were just like, ‘Wow.’”An accidental fire destroyed the home which has left eight women and three children without shelter.

SAN ANTONIO – The city, county and state each issued new public health emergency declarations this week that prohibits large gatherings of more than 10 people. The declaration comes in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. While places of worship are excluded from the group gatherings ban, many local churches are still deciding to cancel services. Changes to church services in and around San Antonio:*This list will be updated as we are notified by churches.

SAN ANTONIO – Dozens of homeless people have a warm place to sleep Thursday night, thanks to the help from Church Under the Bridge. The church has room for up to 75 people. Along with warmth, there are also resources to try and help them improve their living situation. Hopefully, they have the motivation to just do just that,” said Greg Goodrich, senior pastor of Church Under the Bridge. The church is feeding these groups of people and showing a movie before bed.