Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating claims
For many Haitian immigrants, Sunday mornings in Springfield, Ohio, are spent joyfully worshipping God as they sing and pray in their native Creole.
At this West Texas church, โthe Lordโs workโ is helping the poor, not rewriting state law
Led by co-pastors Joe and Dawn Weaks, Connection Christian Church, a 118-year-old congregation in Odessa, has transformed while keeping true to its legacy of helping the community.
Abuse survivor uses faith to turn painful past into resourceful guide for teen daters
A domestic abuse survivor is dedicating her life to not only helping children understand when and the safest way to get out of harmful relationships, but also highlighting the subtle signs that can happen that lead up to that boiling point.
No drinking and only Christian music during Sunday Gospel Hour at Nashville's most iconic honky tonk
Robertโs Western World is Nashvilleโs most iconic honky tonk and practically synonymous with country music.
One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station
A Texas church has not one โ but two โ members aboard the International Space Station.
Surviving Rwanda: God, remembrance and reconciliation on the genocideโs 30th anniversary
Pascal Kanyemera has no doubts: Back in 1994, when he survived the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, God had his back.
โHorrible and scaryโ: Texas leaders express outrage and concern after Trump is rushed offstage
Texas Republicans across the state rallied behind former President Donald Trump after he was evacuated off the stage during a campaign event in Pennsylvania on Saturday after loud bangs were heard.
Devout athletes find strength in their faith. But practicing it and elite sports can pose hurdles
Itโs been 100 years since a Scottish runner famously refused to race on a Sunday at the Paris Olympics because of his Christian beliefs.
From service to serving God: San Antonio nonprofit aims to help people overcome religious trauma
From the service industry to serving Jesus, Nico Bonner is working to help people with religious trauma heal in the San Antonio and Houston communities.
Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Masses of pilgrims have embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia, marking the final days of Hajj pilgrimage and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world.
Pope Francis meets more than 100 comedians at the Vatican: 'You also make God smile'
Before flying to Italyโs southern Puglia region to meet world leaders at the Group of Seven summit, Pope Francis hosted a very different audience at the Vatican celebrating the importance of humor.
What's the Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage, and why is it significant for Muslims?
Once a year, Muslims coming to Saudi Arabia unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gives 3B Kikรฉ Hernรกndez a pass on fielding error during TV interview
During his playing days, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says, he would not have volunteered to be interviewed on live television in the middle of a major league game.
Q&A: Andra Day talks new album, playing a villain and regaining confidence after injuring vocals
Andra Day gained acting acclaim after her starring role in a 2021 Billie Holiday biopic, but the soulful singer nearly lost the strength of her powerful voice during the process.
At Texas GOP convention, Republicans call for spiritual warfare
At the three-day convention, delegates moved the needle further to the right, preaching Christian nationalism and approving rules that would give them unprecedented control of elections.
He feared coming out. Now this pastor wants to help Black churches become as welcoming as his own
The Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley had always loved the Black Church, and developed an ambition in his youth to become a pastor even as he realized he was gay.
A man tried to shoot a pastor during a church service but his gun wouldnโt fire, state police say
A man who tried to shoot a pastor during a service at a Pennsylvania church because โGod told him to do itโ was thwarted when his gun didnโt fire and he was tackled by a congregant, authorities said.
Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people
The Vatican has issued a new document rejecting the concept of changing oneโs biological sex.
Anger in Malaysia over shoes bearing logo resembling Arabic word for God. Company head apologizes
A Malaysian shoe company has apologized and stopped selling some of its footwear after some Muslims said the logo resembled the Arabic writing for the word God.
Christian-nation idea fuels US conservative causes, but historians say it misreads founders' intent
Large numbers of Americans believe the founders intended the U.S. to be a Christian nation.
Hereโs the latest on the investigation into the shooting at Joel Osteenโs megachurch
Questions still remain about the motive behind a women's shooting attack at celebrity pastor Joel Osteen's Texas megachurch that ended when she was gunned down by security.
Reluctant pastorโs son to most-viewed preacher: Shooting puts new spotlight on Joel Osteen
The pastor who leads the Houston megachurch where a shooter opened fire on Sunday is one of the most familiar faces in American religion.
Local pastor survives near-death experience with flesh-eating bacteria
Pastor Doug Roberts nearly died and lost his left leg last summer after he became exposed to a flesh-eating bacteria. He believes he got the infection at a theme park.
Worried about losing in 2024, Iowa's Republican voters are less interested in talking about abortion
Republican presidential candidates these days are barely discussing abortion in Iowa just days away from the state's caucuses.
Africa's Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings, says such unions are contrary to God's will
In the greatest rebuke yet to Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar have issued a unified statement refusing to follow his declaration allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples.
UTSA star quarterback officially announces end to football career
Frank Harris, the UTSA football programโs graduating quarterback and most accomplished player, officially announced the end of his playing career on Tuesday, stating that he will forgo an attempt at playing at the professional level.
Pope says 'our hearts are in Bethlehem' as he presides over the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's
Pope Francis in a Christmas Eve homily said that โthe clash of arms even todayโ prevents Jesus โfrom finding room in the world."
Grieving and often overlooked, Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid war
From Jesus' biblical birthplace of Bethlehem to New York City, many Palestinian Christians this Christmas season are gripped with helplessness, pain and worry amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Hanukkah message of light in darkness feels uniquely relevant to US Jews amid war, antisemitism
Preparing for Hanukkah feels uniquely somber yet defiant this year for the Jewish communities in and around Miami Beach.
Palestinian families rejoice over release of minors and women in wartime prisoner swap
More than three dozen Palestinian prisoners have returned home to a heroโs welcome in the occupied West Bank following their release from Israeli prisons as part of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Timekeepers no more, rank-and-file Jehovah's Witnesses say goodbye to tracking proselytizing hours
Jehovahโs Witnesses are well-known for proselytizing door-to-door and handing out their literature.
โItโs not worth itโ: Store manager reacts to worker being hurt while stopping shoplifting
A smoke shop worker was punched in the face while trying to stop a suspected shoplifter. This is about a week after another worker in the city was shot while also trying to prevent a theft.
Violence forced them to flee. Now faith sustains these migrants on their journey to the US
Among the thousands of migrants reach the U.S. border each day are many Mexican victims of organized crime who are fleeing violence and asking for protection.
Point of no return: Pope challenges leaders at UN talks to slow global warming before it's too late
Pope Francis is shaming and challenging world leaders to take concrete action to slow climate change before itโs too late.
A green card processing change means US could lose thousands of faith leaders from abroad
Because of a procedural change in how the U.S. government processes some green cards, faith communities across the country may lose thousands of leaders and workers.
In Chile, justice eludes victims of Catholic clergy sex abuse years after the crisis exploded
A clergy sex abuse scandal involving Chileโs most notorious pedophile, the priest Fernando Karadima, shook the South American country in 2010 in a way never seen in Latin America.
San Antonio-area pet rescue adding spay/neuter clinic, kennels to keep up with demand
A San Antonio-area pet rescue is expanding with a spay and neuter clinic and two indoor/outdoor kennel buildings.
Two San Antonio pet rescue organizations will have adoption events this weekend
Godโs Dogs Rescue and San Antonio Pets Alive will have their events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at several PetSmart locations.
โI know God will get us through thisโ: Southeast Side church looks to rebuild after fire destroys part of building
A fire destroyed part of a Southeast Side church and now members of the congregation are looking to rebuild.
Indonesia's Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha with feasts after disease last year disrupted rituals
Muslims across Indonesia are celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar, with full meat-based feasts after fears of last yearโs foot-and-mouth disease outbreak waned.
'The Hajj is not Mecca': Why prayers at Mount Arafat are the spiritual peak of Islamic pilgrimage
Muslim pilgrims gathered on the rocky hill Mount Arafat outside Mecca for a day of prayer on the second day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Pastors find a role ministering to young men swept up in El Salvador's crackdown on gangs
Over the past 15 months, El Salvadorโs security forces have jailed tens of thousands of people in a massive crackdown on the countryโs notorious gangs.
Through personal ups and downs, they've waited years to perform Hajj. These are their stories
This yearโs Hajj is a landmark: the first full pilgrimage after a daunting period of three years when the COVID-19 pandemic sharply reduced the scale of one of Islamโs holiest rites.
Rabbi recounts fear and heroism during deadliest antisemitic attack in US history
A rabbi who survived the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history says he immediately recognized the sound of gunfire coming from elsewhere inside the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh that day and that he tried to get members of his congregation to safety.
โIn the hands of Godโ: One Venezuelan family's journey to the US
When Luis Lรณpez was lost in Panama's Darien Gap last year with his pregnant wife, their two children and her grandmother, he often knelt in the mud to beg God not to abandon them.
Jews, Muslims, Sikhs get coronation role as king reaches out
At a time when religion is fueling tensions around the world, King Charles III is trying to bridge the differences between the faith groups that make up Britainโs increasingly diverse society.
In Nicaragua, Holy Week celebrations limited by government
Roman Catholics in Nicaragua have had to hold traditional โStations of the Crossโ and other Holy Week processions on church grounds or inside the churches amid a ban on public demonstrations.
Born premature and thriving: How these people overcame every obstacle when there was little hope
Were you or someone close born months so early to where the odds of not living through it werenโt good? Did you or someone you know overcome those odds and are now doing great?We want to hear those inspirational stories!
Love Rocks NYC benefit to help meet rising demand for meals
The War and Treatyโs Michael Trotter never really considered missing the chance to perform at the Love Rocks NYC 2023 benefit for Godโs Love We Deliver on Thursday, even though he was knocked unconscious and broke his leg in a fall onstage in Nashville last week.
NFL Honors: Hamlin joins medical staff that saved his life
Damar Hamlin has made his second appearance in Phoenix during Super Bowl week, joining the first responders onstage at the โNFL Honorsโ who helped save his life.
Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders denounce anti-gay laws
Pope Francis has been backed by the ceremonial head of the Anglican Communion and top Presbyterian minister in calling for gays to be welcomed by their churches as he again decried laws that criminalize homosexuality as unjust.
โTry not to isolateโ: Experts share how to cope with grief during holidays
What is referred to as the most wonderful time of the year can be the most difficult for others. Experts say the end of the year holiday season can possibly bring emotions of reoccurring sadness, depression, or anxiety.
Film festival to benefit local pet rescue organizations starts Friday
The World Animal Awareness Society and WA2S Films have come together to support local animal rescues in San Antonio through the Animalis Fabula Film Festival.
Lyft drivers spread the Gospel with ride-hailing ministries
Pastor Kenneth Drayton and Tomika Reid try to inspire passengers through spiritual guidance on the road as part of what they see as Christian ride-hailing ministries.
Suspect caught in fatal shooting of 3 U.Va. football players
Authorities said a University of Virginia student and former member of the schoolโs football team fatally shot three current players as they returned from a field trip.
Muffed punt, Robinson TD lift Commanders over Bears 12-7
Christian Holmes recovered a muffed punt by Velus Jones deep in Chicago territory to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Brian Robinson midway through the fourth quarter, and the Washington Commanders stopped a four-game losing streak, hanging on to beat the Chicago Bears 12-7.
โA very dangerous roadwayโ: City encourages residents to share thoughts on proposed changes for Culebra Road
Culebra Road has become a notorious place for commuters. However, city officials are driving toward safer solutions, but they need the community's help.
Castillo, Mariners agree to $108M, 5-year deal through '27
Right-hander Luis Castillo agreed to a $108 million, five-year contract with the Seattle Mariners that starts next season, giving up a chance to become a free agent after the 2023 World Series.
What are the odds your favorite โHouse of the Dragonโ character will make it out alive?
As any โGame of Thronesโ fan knows, the God of Death is always knocking on the door. Itโs just a matter of knowing when to say โnot todayโ to keep you alive.
San Antonio archbishop says busing migrants and refugees promotes human trafficking
Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller is criticizing recent political stunts used by Gov. Greg Abbott after more busloads of migrants arrived outside Vice President Kamala Harrisโ home over the weekend.