'The whole church has got it': Pastor says over 40 infected with coronavirus after multi-day revival event
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
Michigan convent sees 13 nuns die of coronavirus: 'It was very frightening'
The nuns, ages 69 to 99, included teachers, an author and a secretary in the Vatican Secretariat of State.
Cat helps itself to some milk during online church service
A cat stole the show during an online prayer service after it was caught on camera stealing some milk.
Royal Oak church service 'Zoom-bombed' by outsiders with profane, racist comments
A virtual church service was cut short after it was crashed by hackers with disturbing, racist messages to the congregation on Zoom.
Lesbian music director fired from Auburn Hills Catholic Church
Terry Gonda has been working for Saint John Fisher Catholic Church in Auburn Hills since the 80’s. She’s been the musical director for the past six years.
CDC warns of COVID-19 spread in group gatherings after 2 people infect dozens at church
The health agency shared a graphic detailing how two symptomatic persons infected at least 35 individuals at a church.
Trump deems houses of worship 'essential,' calls on governors to allow them to reopen
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Blocked-off pews and carefully-placed communion, Catholic Mass returns to Detroit Tuesday
In a big step to reopening non-business related sectors of Michigan, public Mass will resume for Catholics in Detroit on Tuesday.
Michigan priest draws squirt gun in fight against coronavirus
A Michigan priest is squirting holy water from a squirt gun in an attempt to bridge faith with social distancing measures.
Catholic churches plan for 'soft open' with changes like masks required
Archbishop Allen Vigneron wrote a letter explaining plans to allow public mass beginning next Tuesday, May 19. Masses will be at the discretion of each church - however masses will resume at all parishes by May 29.
Detroit Catholic Churches can resume Mass on May 19
The Archdiocese of Detroit has issued guidance for Catholic churches to resume Mass on May 19.
Catholics protest closed churches: 'The bishop does not need to take orders from medical officials'
"I need to be at daily mass, I need to be with Jesus in me. I go to daily mass when it's available," said Lynn Mills, director of Pro Life Michigan.
Muslim community enters Ramadan with social distancing but same commitment to charity
The COVID-19 crisis is forcing the spiritual experience of Ramadan to take on a different look this year for Muslims across the globe and in Dearborn, home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the US.
Citizens celebrating Passover and Easter a little different this year
While residents will still be celebrating the religious weekend on the way, it will likely be from the comfort of their own home.
Holy seasons of Easter and Passover impacted by pandemic's shelter in place order
Participants in the recorded service coming at different times to increase social distancing. Groups are meeting online - a test in faith the senior pastor says.
Detroit Archdiocese suspending mass until April 6
The Archdiocese of Detroit is suspending mass until April, 6.
Ste. Anne Church in Detroit receives honorary title of Minor Basilica
Ste. Anne Church in Detroit has received the honorary title of Minor Basilica, with Archbishop Vigneron presiding at a solemn celebration of Mass with a reading of the decree at 12 p.m. Sunday, April 26.
Bishop responds after priest says abortion worse than pedophilia, which 'doesn't kill anyone'
A Roman Catholic bishop in Rhode Island responded to the controversy created by a priest who said abortion is worse than pedophilia and later sought to clarify his comments.
New bishop makes history in Michigan
Bonnie Perry is joining the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan as the state's first woman and lesbian bishop to lead the church. She said she is concerned about issues of race, poverty, unemployment, and the environment
Methodist leaders propose amicable split to solve gay marriage dispute
The United Methodist Church is splitting as leaders across the world proposed a new conservative denomination that would attempt to resolve a yearslong dispute over gay marriage and gay clergy.