PHILADELPHIA (AP) — George Washington. Benjamin Franklin. Betsy Ross. The two Founding Fathers and the seamstress of the American flag all once worshipped on the now centuries-old wooden pews of ...

One month ago, Jonathan A. Mason asked Terry Lynn O’Donnell one question: “What are we going to do about California?” Turns out, the answer is: plenty. Mason, pastor of Northeast Baptist Church and ...

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) -- The Eagles and the NFL might still be the sports favorites at Calvary Baptist Church, just outside Philadelphia. But many here are also rooting for a neighboring team that last ...

The Catholic Church is facing aging congregations, fewer priests and financial strain. In many places, this has meant closing parishes. But in Philadelphia, they're trying something different. In many ...

West Philadelphia’s Christian Stronghold Church recently hosted its first Prayer Fest, organized by the church’s Pray 365 ministry. This event featured an 80-hour Bible reading marathon, which ...

In many parts of the U.S., the Catholic Church is facing a complicated crisis. Congregations are aging, expenses are rising and the number of priests to lead mass is decreasing. In some cities, ...