West Maui state Rep. Elle Cochran said the trees at Maria Lanakila Catholic Church have been around for decades and are "like ...

which destroyed most of the historic town of Lahaina, won’t lead to any criminal charges. Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez launched an investigation soon after last year's wind-whipped Maui ...

which destroyed most of the historic town of Lahaina, won’t lead to any criminal charges. Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez launched an investigation soon after last year’s wind-whipped Maui ...

Two Roman Catholic churches, one in Lewiston and one in Sabattus, are slated to close by next summer. “We will stop doing Masses at Our Lady of the Rosary and Holy Cross churches next June ...

He decided it would be a way to bring attention to what’s still needed to help Lahaina, he says. “I definitely feel a greater sense of purpose with running, because I’m running for something ...

Within this diverse landscape, the Catholic Church holds a prominent place, comprising several distinct rites and communities that contribute to the nation’s spiritual heritage. There are six ...

Editor's note: This story has been updated to include comments from Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich and from Pope Francis' homily for the Oct. 27 Mass closing the synod. Pope Francis' three-year ...

This week, the Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee considered a bill that would allow Lahaina buildings that don’t conform to current zoning codes to be rebuilt after the fire. Kimo ...

Two high-ranking officials of the Catholic Church in Greece are being probed by the authorities in Athens for allegedly embezzling €3 million from the church to invest in nightclubs. An ...

Older church buildings had been destroyed by fires in 1900 and 1923. Several other Catholic churches in the U.S. have recently suffered fires. An early-morning fire on Oct. 18 severely damaged ...

Two top Catholic Church officials in Greece and five nightclub owners in the Peloponnese are being investigated for possible financial crimes, including embezzlement and money laundering, following a ...

A hate-filled vandal bashed two religious statues with a brick at a Brooklyn Catholic church, leaving them damaged, police said. The statues, which have stood for more than 90 years, were recently ...