Parishioners seek new spiritual homes as East Bay Catholic church closures loom
For the 530,000 parishioners in the Diocese of Oakland, a looming restructuring is becoming a major test of faith. More than a dozen Catholic churches across the East Bay are now slated to close their doors permanently.
For the 530,000 parishioners in the Diocese of Oakland, a looming restructuring is becoming a major test of faith. More than a dozen Catholic churches across the East Bay are now slated to close their doors permanently.
13 East Bay Catholic churches to shutter due to low attendance, financial woes
The closures are in response to diocesan-wide trends in declining Mass attendance, participation in the sacraments and Catholic school enrollment
The closures are in response to diocesan-wide trends in declining Mass attendance, participation in the sacraments and Catholic school enrollment
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
Trump reading Bible verse from Oval Office in marathon event
President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.
President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.
Pope Leo on Trump: 'Not in my interest' to debate him
Pope Leo addressed the back-and-forth comments involving President Trump this weekend, saying it was “not in my interest” to debate Trump, and that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.
Pope Leo addressed the back-and-forth comments involving President Trump this weekend, saying it was “not in my interest” to debate Trump, and that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.
Trump blasts Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social: “Weak on crime" and foreign policy
President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy.
President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy.
List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
Pope Leo XIV delivers bold plea for peace in turbulent times
Pope Leo XIV uses his first Easter address as pontiff to renew pleas for peace and dialogue, and to condemn violence. Vanessa Corcoran, Papal expert and advising dean at Georgetown University, gives insight.
Pope Leo XIV uses his first Easter address as pontiff to renew pleas for peace and dialogue, and to condemn violence. Vanessa Corcoran, Papal expert and advising dean at Georgetown University, gives insight.
Pope Leo XIV urges peace in Easter sermon, warns of “globalization of indifference"
Pope Leo XIV harkened back to the words of his predecessor Sunday as he delivered his first Easter blessing.
Pope Leo XIV harkened back to the words of his predecessor Sunday as he delivered his first Easter blessing.
Easter service in San Francisco begins with glorious sunrise
Residents across San Francisco gathered early Sunday morning to mark Easter with sunrise services, family brunches, and community celebrations.
Residents across San Francisco gathered early Sunday morning to mark Easter with sunrise services, family brunches, and community celebrations.
Easter and Passover food safety tips: How to reduce the risk of foodborne illness
Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.
Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.
Louisville to pay $800K after Christian photographer beats law forcing her to shoot same-sex weddings
The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $800,000 in attorney fees as part of a settlement with a Christian photographer after years of litigation over a nondiscrimination provision in a local law she was concerned would make her violate her faith.
The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $800,000 in attorney fees as part of a settlement with a Christian photographer after years of litigation over a nondiscrimination provision in a local law she was concerned would make her violate her faith.
Controversy persists about expanding Los Gatos mosque hours
Dozens of community members gathered for a standing-room-only public meeting on Wednesday to debate a proposal to expand the operating hours of a local mosque.
Dozens of community members gathered for a standing-room-only public meeting on Wednesday to debate a proposal to expand the operating hours of a local mosque.
Hegseth prays for violence during Pentagon Christian service
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prayed for violence against U.S. adversaries during a Christian worship service at the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prayed for violence against U.S. adversaries during a Christian worship service at the Pentagon.
When it comes to morality, there’s one thing almost all Americans think is wrong, Pew poll finds
A new survey examining Americans’ moral qualms with a number of issues found one matter that nearly everyone could agree on: don’t cheat on your spouse.
A new survey examining Americans’ moral qualms with a number of issues found one matter that nearly everyone could agree on: don’t cheat on your spouse.
Persian-Americans invite everyone to Berkeley for Nowruz
The Persian New Year, a celebration tied to the spring equinox, begins worldwide on Friday, and for decades, Berkeley's Persian community has held a sort of pre-party that's inextricably tied to the diverse college town.
The Persian New Year, a celebration tied to the spring equinox, begins worldwide on Friday, and for decades, Berkeley's Persian community has held a sort of pre-party that's inextricably tied to the diverse college town.
Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
Pope announces resignation of San Diego bishop accused of embezzling $270K
The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in San Diego, California, has resigned after he allegedly embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced on Tuesday.
The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in San Diego, California, has resigned after he allegedly embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced on Tuesday.
Pope announces resignation of San Diego bishop accused of embezzling $270K from church
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of San Diego Bishop Emmanuel Shaleta following felony charges of money laundering and embezzlement from a Chaldean cathedral.
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of San Diego Bishop Emmanuel Shaleta following felony charges of money laundering and embezzlement from a Chaldean cathedral.
Ford secretly builds one-of-a-kind vehicle for Pope Leo
Ford employees were aware they were building an SUV for a VIP, but they had no idea it was the pope.
Ford employees were aware they were building an SUV for a VIP, but they had no idea it was the pope.