Church
Nuns Behaving Badly
Craig A. Monson studies forgotten nuns, like the one who changed her name to Lesbia or the convent that set their own cloister down.
Hillsong Perfected the Megachurch. What’ll Happen When It Implodes?
"I found a photo of me with notorious paedophile Frank Houston. And I looked at it and went, oh, shit."
Joyous Photos of a Black British Church Community
The Windrush generation built their own places of worship after facing racism in the church. Holly-Marie Cato documents one such vital gathering place.
Christian Nationalism Drove These People Out of Their Churches
Christians from around the country who spoke to VICE News said they’ve witnessed their congregations lose focus and slide into Christian nationalism.
This Mom Started Her Own Church to Support Her Trans Son
Tiffany Holloway formed the Church of Prismatic Light to fight back against political attacks on LGBTQ youth—including her own family.
Inside the Church That Preaches ‘Wives Need to Be Led with a Firm Hand’
Evangelical pastor Douglas Wilson wrote that men “conquer” and women “surrender.” Christ Church survivors are starting to speak out.
These Transgender Women Can Finally Go to Church
On Easter, they held their first sunrise service. On Good Friday, they broke their fast in a congregation for the first time.
‘Exvangelicals’ Are Living a Uniquely American Crisis
Abandoning the religion you were raised in is a long-standing tradition. But for former evangelicals, leaving the church is a lonely path.
10 Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask an Exorcist
"I've been attacked by powers, too. It's difficult to describe."
Here's What Queer Asians Think of Pope Francis Supporting Same-Sex Civil Unions
For those who live in countries where homosexuality is a criminal offence, will the pontiff's latest statement make a difference?
A Short History of People Calling the Cops on a Statue of ‘Homeless Jesus’
“People call the cops on Jesus all the time, in many different ways,” the statue's creator told VICE News. “Literally that’s happened quite a bit.”
Cops Raided and Shut Down the Only Magic Mushroom 'Church' in the U.S.
Oakland police marched into the Zide Door Church of Entheogenic Plants, seized its stash, and called in firefighters to bust open the safes, according to photos and videos posted to Instagram.