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Boxcutter-wielding creep arrested for slashing neck of NYC church caretaker who confronted him for peeing on car: cops
Roberto Ortiz, 28, who appears to be homeless, was nabbed Thursday night in connection to the Jan. 21 attack on John Mach, 54, cops said.
Pastor under fire for defending rapists who assault women in shorts: 'A man's a man'
A North Carolina pastor has come under fire over a sermon in which he suggested that women who wear shorts deserve to be raped – saying he’d acquit a suspect...
Unhinged man trashes Jesus statue in violent 'outburst' after he's caught sleeping in NYC Catholic church
The apparently homeless man had been snoozing in Immaculate Conception Church in the East Village at around 11 a.m. Monday when he awoke in a rage and exploded in an...
'10 Things I Hate About You' star Andrew Keegan addresses rumors he runs a cult: 'Badge of honor'
"It was just a really cool community center for a bunch of people in Venice for years," the "7th Heaven" alum said of the community, Full Circle.
Methodist church pastor accused of dealing crystal meth out of parsonage
State police were tipped off about the reverend's alleged side business.
Video appears to capture deadly shooting at Joel Osteen's mega-church before female suspect killed by cops
The video shows parishioners fleeing for their lives during the shooting.
Ohio pastor sues city after being charged for housing homeless people at church
Pastor Chris Avell argues that city officials are trying to stifle him from exercising his religious beliefs by preventing him from housing those in need of shelter.
Roof collapse at church leaves gaping hole, steeple missing: 'God is aware'
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said state emergency personnel responded to help.
Kenya doomsday cult leader, 30 followers to be charged with murdering 191 children
The bodies were discovered in dozens of shallow graves on an 800-acre ranch in a remote area known as Shakahola Forest in the coastal county of Kilifi.
Veteran pastor lost bid to succeed influential leader at NYC Baptist church over gender: suit
Eboni Marshall Turman insists she was the "strongest applicant" to replace Calvin O. Butts, who died of cancer in October 2022 at age 73.
Nuns fail to block new Atlantic City pot dispensary just feet from convent
Members of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal Convent in the gambling mecca had argued that they host classes — including some for teenagers — and sobriety meetings at their...
Italy's 'most attractive man' makes career change — to become a priest
'I've decided to give up modeling work, acting and dance, but I won't abandon all my passions, I'll just live them differently, offering them up to God,” Edoardo Santini said.
Massive marijuana grow operation with 'booby traps' discovered in Tenn. church
Roughly 2,000 cannabis plants in uniform rows were discovered throughout the former house of worship, making it the biggest bust in county history, according to the sheriff's department.
Celeb-supported NYC church faces demolition after congregation dwindles down to 12 people
West Park Presbyterian Church on West 86th Street stands to be demolished for condo development, but certain locals aren't letting it go without a fight.
Pastor's 3-year-old son accidentally shoots 2-year-old brother with dad's gun outside church
Two-year-old Daniel Vines survived because the bullet did not go through his brain.
'Boutique' tower on Billionaires' Row provides new home for Calvary Baptist Church
Like a gift from heaven, the shiny new church-and-office building on Billionaires’ Row that we first told you about two years ago is finally on the rise. The “boutique” tower at...
Florida family sentenced for selling bleach as COVID-19 cure out of fake church
A father and three sons face five to 12 years in prison for selling "Mineral Miracle Solution" out of a fake church, assuring users it would cure 95% of diseases.
Church roof collapses in Mexico, killing at least nine and injuring about 50
The roof of a church collapsed in northern Mexico during a Mass on Sunday, killing at least nine people and injuring around 50, authorities said as searchers probed in the...
Man brings gun, knives into a Virginia church service after 'suspicious' online threats: cops
A man posted vague online threats of violence and images of a Virginia church before going inside with a loaded handgun and two knives during Sunday services, police said Monday.
Brooklyn church below Dallas BBQ calls for court order to clean clogged drains causing 'vile' leaks
The church, in its latest court filing, now demands the restaurant to clean or replace grease-laden cleanouts, traps and pipes over ongoing leaking issues.