Epiphany 2015: How The World Celebrates Three Kings Day [PHOTOS]
Christians around the world will be celebrating the Feast of Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day, on Jan. 6.
Pope Francis’ Cardinal Selection Emphasizes ‘Truly Global’ Roman Catholic Church
"What [the pope] has shown is that all roads may lead to Rome, but they're not one-way. They are two-way streets."
First Church To Be Built In Turkey In Nearly A Century
The Turkish government has allowed the construction of a church in an Istanbul suburb.
Leelah Alcorn’s Transgender Suicide Sparks ‘Leelah’s Law’ Petition To Ban Conversion Therapy
A transgender teen who committed suicide on Sunday has prompted advocates to push for a nationwide ban on conversion therapy.
Rose Parade 2015: First Sikh Float Aims To Spread Awareness About The Faith
For the first time in the event's long history, the New Year's Day Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, will include a Sikh float.
Catholic Belgian Bishop Calls For ‘Formal Recognition’ Of Gay Couples In The Church
Bishop Johan Bonny of Antwerp, Belgium, said the church should recognize gay couples.
New Year’s Quotes 2015: 15 Sayings To Celebrate The Holiday
Ring in 2015 with these sayings to share with family and friends.
New Year’s Eve 2014: Fundamentalist Christian Group Puts Ad In New York City's Times Square Near Ball Drop
Answers in Genesis has placed a 15-second ad that will play near the annual ball drop in Times Square on New Year's Eve.
‘My Husband’s Not Gay’: Meet The Cast Of TLC Special About 3 Mormon Couples
"My Husband’s Not Gay,” which airs Jan. 11, follows the stories of married men with "same-sex attraction."
Religious Holidays 2015: Interfaith Calendar For Major World Religions
A list of key dates for nine of the world's major religions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism.
Who Are The Black Hebrews? 3 Things To Know Since Spiritual Leader’s Death
Ben Ammi Ben-Israel, the spiritual leader of the African Hebrew Israelites, died Saturday.
First Female Episcopal Bishop In Maryland Identified As Driver In Fatal Bike Crash
Bishop Suffragan Heather Elizabeth Cook has been identified as the driver involved in a fatal collision with a cyclist in Baltimore on Saturday.
Antonio Martin Shooting: 2 New Videos Released By St. Louis County Police Department
The St. Louis County Police Department has released two new videos showing the officer-involved shooting in Berkeley, Missouri, on Tuesday night.
$2 Million Missing After Hong Kong Van Spills Cash On Road
Bystanders rushed to pick up cash that spilled on a busy motorway Wednesday in Hong Kong.
Pope Francis Christmas Schedule 2014: Where To Watch Midnight Mass And ‘Urbi et Orbi’ Blessing From The Vatican
Pope Francis will celebrate his second Midnight Mass as pontiff on Wednesday evening.
Pope Francis In 2014: Reformer, Diplomat, Media Star
Pope Francis has a sky-high approval rating. But is he making any substantive changes in the Catholic church?
Delray Beach Shooting: Florida Police Investigating Incident Involving Off-Duty Officer
The Delray Beach Police Department is investigating a shooting involving an off-duty Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy on Wednesday.
Russia Irate At Ukraine’s Steps Towards NATO, Calls Vote ‘Counterproductive’
A Kremlin official warns of harm that will be "practically impossible to repair."
Winter Solstice 2014: 3 Things To Know About Pagan Yule Celebrations
The pagan holiday known as Yule falls on Dec. 21, the day of the winter solstice.
Methodist Church That Fired Gay Choir Director Shuts Down, Cites ‘Downward Spiral’ Of Membership
An Indiana church lost 80 percent of its members after its gay choir director was fired from his position.
Italian Priest Blocks Cell Phone Signals At Church
An Italian priest is receiving complaints after he installed a cell phone signal blocker at his church.
Pope Francis Played Pivotal Role In Establishing Diplomatic Relations With Cuba
The Vatican has been working behind the scenes for months to achieve the US-Cuba rapprochement.
Pope Francis Quotes 2014: 15 Sayings To Share On The Pontiff’s Birthday
Pope Francis turned 78 years old on Dec. 17, 2014.
American Nuns React To New Vatican Report, Saying It ‘Reflects Our Reality’
A Vatican report released Tuesday was not as controversial as American nuns had expected.
Pope Francis Opens Papal Farm To The Public, Tours Expected To Start In 2015
A new Vatican tourist attraction: the papal farm.
Hanukkah 2014: When Does The Jewish Holiday Start, 5 Things You Need To Know
In the United States, Hanukkah may be considered a major holiday, but in Israel it's "not so special."
Scientologists Ambush Former Member Outside Hollywood Studio
Marty Rathbun, a former Church of Scientology executive, filmed a confrontation with current members outside a Hollywood studio on Dec. 13.
How Conservative Christian Colleges Treat Sexual Assault On Campus
Bob Jones University is among four colleges facing allegations of mishandling sexual assault cases on campus.
Jewish Community In Australia Under Lockdown Since Sydney Siege
Several Jewish institutions have beefed up security measures after a gunman took dozens of people hostage at a café in Sydney.
3 Black Churches In Florida Vandalized With ‘KKK’ After Deputies Call Ferguson Protesters ‘Cockroaches'
Since Sunday, three predominantly black churches in Wakulla County, Florida, have been vandalized with the letters "KKK."
