Small group of Catholic priests visiting COVID-19 patients at North Texas hospitals
As hospital COVID-19 units grow and the death toll rises, a small group of North Texas priests have answered the call and put their own lives at risk to be with patients in their time of need.
First Baptist Dallas confirms positive cases among choir members ahead of vice president’s visit
First Baptist Dallas confirms several of its choir members tested positive for the virus ahead of Vice President Mike Pence's visit over the weekend.
Dallas Catholic Diocese will allow each church to make decision on Sunday masses
The Dallas Catholic Diocese is taking a small step back when it comes to Sunday masses.
Pope Francis compares priests who defied pandemic safety measures to 'adolescents'
The pope noted that most priests were "obedient and creative" during the pandemic, but compared the defiance of some to the behavior of children.
Dallas Catholic Diocese will resume Sunday masses on June 28
Many North Texas catholic churches will bring back in-person Sunday mass starting June 28.
VP Mike Pence to visit Dallas for 'Freedom' event at First Baptist Church
Officials say Vice President Mike Pence will visit Dallas later this month for a "Celebrate Freedom" event at a prominent area church.
‘Baffling and reprehensible’: Archbishop of Washington condemns Trump’s visit to Catholic shrine
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, the first African American archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, condemned President Donald Trump's visit to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine Tuesday, saying the president's visit in the wake of his Monday threats to use military force against protesters "violates our religious principles.“
Catholic Diocese of Dallas to resume weekday public masses
Starting Tuesday, churches in the Catholic Diocese of Dallas can hold in-person mass during the week.
North Texas churches continue plan to reopen slowly after Trump deems them 'essential'
President Donald Trump has indicated he wants all places of worship to reopen and is calling them essential.
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.
Wylie mayor: ‘Only men should lead prayer at council meetings’
The mayor of Wylie in Collin County is defending his beliefs that only men, and not women, should lead the prayer before city council meetings.
North Texas megachurch preparing to hold in-person services
A megachurch with three campuses and more than 40,000 members in North Texas will reopen next weekend.
Priest uses squirt gun to shoot holy water and maintain social distancing
A priest in Detroit has been using a squirt gun to dispense holy water and maintain social distancing.
Poll: 63% of religious Americans believe COVID-19 pandemic is message from God for humanity to change
A poll of 1,002 adults was conducted April 30-May 4 that found that 31% of Americans who believe feel strongly that the virus is a sign from God telling humanity to change.
Dallas, Fort Worth Catholic dioceses announce plan to reopen churches in phases
The Catholic Dallas and Fort Worth dioceses took two different approaches toward allowing their parishioners back to church.
North Texas churches cautious about holding in-person services as COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted
This week marked the first Sunday since the state of Texas clarified that houses of worship are essential.
'It's too soon': North Texas clergy concerned about relaxed guidelines for churches
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton issued new guidance to religious organizations this week.
U.S. Justice Department monitoring restrictions on worship
The United States Attorney General is warning state and local governments there could be consequences for cracking down on religious services.
North Texas churches offer online, drive-up services on Easter Sunday
It was a different kind of observance for many Christians on Easter Sunday, as churches across the U.S. prepared online services for their members because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Church organizes parking lot celebration for Fort Worth hospital workers
First responders and church groups were among those who gathered outside some North Texas hospitals to pay tribute to frontline healthcare workers.