How tiny Oregon, Illinois, has spent decades grappling with one strange congregation, from abuse allegations to a leader who ...

Morris remembers being required to tape a phrase to the inside of his Bible: No other goal in life, but to become a perfect son. The mantra encapsulated the ideology of his church and his pastor.

The defendant’s attack, motivated by race and color, instilled fear in not only the mostly Black congregants of the church, ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. immigration officials on Friday sent an email to the legal team of Momodou Taal, a Cornell University student who has participated in pro-Palestinian protests ...

The once sanctified home includes modern improvements, such as sun-kissed orange painted trim across the building’s exterior. Many rooms in the building also feature colorful paint. Newly installed ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The four major basilicas are all in Rome, including St. Peter's Basilica inside the Vatican. Bishop Gerald Barbarito marked the designation ...

There are 2,000 minor basilicas worldwide. The four major basilicas are all in Rome, including St. Peter's Basilica inside the Vatican. Bishop Gerald Barbarito marked the designation of the church ...

A construction job inside a historic African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church at the Jersey Shore led to a discovery 134 years in the making. In August 2024, Kyle Carter, a contractor, was working ...