Religion

Peyote, a cactus that contains mescaline, a hallucinogen, grows naturally in South Texas and northern Mexico. It is sacred to many Indigenous people, playing a central role in their ceremonies, spiritual practice and medicine.

The first Holy Year was called in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years.

About 7 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe in angels, but what, exactly, is an angel? Typical portrayals in Western art depict them as human-looking, but with wings.

Telemundo 52 will air “Mañanitas a la Virgen de Guadalupe” on December 11 from 7 to 9 p.m (PT).

A federal judge will first hear from a doctor who evaluated Samuel Bateman’s competency, determining whether the sentencing goes forward or he is remanded to state custody for psychiatric treatment until he’s deemed mentally fit to assist in his defense.

Hundreds of people gathered in the storied landmark Sunday for a Mass marking the consecration of the cathedral’s altar.

In September, he said Israel’s attacks in Gaza and Lebanon have been “immoral” and disproportionate, and that its military has gone beyond the rules of war.

A new Louisiana requirement that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public classroom by Jan. 1 was temporarily blocked by a federal judge who said the law is “unconstitutional on its face.”

The New Orleans Saints could use all the help they can get right now, and they continue to receive blessings from the Vatican.

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached a historic $880 million settlement over hundreds child sex abuse claims. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2024.

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached an $880 million settlement with plaintiffs over hundreds child sex abuse claims, according to attorneys.

Yom Kippur begins at sundown Friday with services in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, downtown Los Angeles and other locations at a time of elevated tensions in the Middle East.

Rabbi David Baron speaks about what’s planned for Yom Kippur at Temple of the Arts in Beverly Hills. Macy Jenkins reports for Today in LA on Friday Oct. 11, 2024.  

Yom Kippur is the most important day of the year for the Jewish faith and ends the 10-day period of repentance and reflection known as the “High Holidays,” which began with Rosh Hashanah.

A new Barbie will help celebrate the largest Indian festival of the year. 

Rosh Hashanah begins with stepped up security at SoCal synagogues with tensions escalating in the Middle East. Lauren Coronado reports for Today in LA on Thursday Oct. 3, 2024. 

Southern California law enforcement agencies step up patrols at synagogues with tensions escalating in the Middle East during Rosh Hashanah.

Agencies are stepping up patrols and their presence as Jewish holidays begin. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Oct. 2, 2024. 

Pope Francis has cancelled his audiences because of a “slight flu-like state” just days before he is to embark on a trip to Belgium and Luxembourg.

The recently opened archives of Pope Pius XII are providing details about the scandal over the founder of the Legionaries of Christ.