Coronavirus
Public viewing set for Frederick K.C. Price, televangelist who built LA’s FaithDome
By Alejandra Molina — February 23, 2021
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — A private family service before the burial will be held March 6 and will be streamed on the church’s social media accounts.
Washington taps pastors to overcome racial divide on vaccine
By Ashraf Khalil and Hilary Powell — February 22, 2021
(AP) — Health officials in the nation's capital are hoping religious leaders will serve as community influencers to overcome what officials say is a persistent vaccine reluctance in the Black community.
San Francisco priest dies after testing positive for COVID-19
By Alejandra Molina — February 19, 2021
(RNS) — The Rev. Bob Stein, who served at Saints Peter & Paul Church, died early Tuesday (Feb. 16) after testing positive for COVID-19, the church said on its website.
Let the church declare: Asian Lives Matter
By Raymond Chang and Michelle Ami Reyes — February 19, 2021
(RNS) — Anti-Asian attacks have been skyrocketing at an alarming rate since the start of the pandemic. Yet there has been a gaping void of evangelical voices publicly speaking up to defend their Asian American brothers and sisters.
Anti-vax at the Vatican? You might lose your job
By Nicole Winfield — February 19, 2021
ROME (AP) — The pope's decree sparked heated debate, since its provisions go beyond the voluntary nature of COVID-19 vaccinations in Italy and much of the rest of the world.
Faith, medical leaders collaborate to get COVID-19 vaccine in arms of more people
By Yonat Shimron and Adelle M. Banks — February 18, 2021
(RNS) — ‘A really wonderful facet of this work is the multifaith cooperation that we’re seeing already,’ said White House official Melissa Rogers.
Poor People’s Campaign meets with Joe Manchin, vows to protest for $15 minimum wage
By Jack Jenkins — February 18, 2021
(RNS) — ‘We are trying to get (Manchin) to live up to what he was told when he was a kid: If you have all these blessings, then you can share your blessings,’ said Jean Evansmore, a West Virginia resident.
On Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis says Lent is an ‘exodus from slavery to freedom’
By Claire Giangravé — February 17, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — 'Lent is a journey of return to God,' the pope said during his homily on Feb. 17, to the socially distanced faithful attending the Mass.
Vatican Museums reopen, but visitors decry lack of social distancing
By Claire Giangravé — February 16, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Some visitors likened the art galleries to 'a circle of hell' and condemned the 'unacceptable organizational error' by museum curators.
California legislator wants religious services deemed essential during state of emergency
By Alejandra Molina — February 15, 2021
(RNS) — Sen. Brian Jones, a Republican in San Diego County, introduced a piece of legislation on Friday (Feb. 12) that would allow a religious organization to file a claim for relief if it has been subjected to 'government overreach.'
Marriage & divorce amid pandemic: Couples’ challenges abound
By David Crary — February 15, 2021
(AP) — When it comes to marrying, divorcing and having kids, people have become more cautious amid the pandemic.
John MacArthur’s Grace Community Church postpones event after health officials balk
By Alejandra Molina — February 13, 2021
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — The Shepherds' Conference, scheduled March 3-5, typically draws men from as far away as Florida and Pennsylvania.
Frederick K.C. Price, televangelist who built LA’s FaithDome, dies from COVID-19
By Bob Smietana — February 13, 2021
(RNS) — A popular though sometimes controversial prosperity gospel pastor, Price built one of the largest church buildings in the country.
After California ruling, some are worshipping indoors, others still think it’s too risky
By Alejandra Molina — February 12, 2021
(RNS) — 'We’re going to hold on until we feel better about it,' said the Rev. Austin Doran, of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Los Angeles County.
Yes, the Catholic Church benefitted from federal PPP loans. Good for them.
By Thomas Reese — February 12, 2021
(RNS) — If I were a bishop, pastor or president of a school, I, too, would have gone after every penny I could legally get.
