Across Europe, churches, convents and chapels stand empty and increasingly derelict after attendance shriveled over the last half-century.

MECHELEN, Belgium (AP) — The confessionals where generations of Belgians admitted their sins stood stacked in a corner of what was once Sacred Heart Church, proof the stalls — as well as the ...

If you walk into a church right now, you are almost guaranteed to see other people. It’s the busiest time of the year for churches — even the normally empty ones are full.

Dan Walbert, pastor of Greenhaven Neighborhood Church in Sacramento, California, said his congregation had long thought of converting part of its property into a dog park.

An Asheboro church facing closure finds new life as a shelter for homeless women and children. When a church in Asheboro, NC faced closure, local leaders made a bold decision. Instead of ...

Across the country, the number of empty churches and other houses of worship is sharply rising, and these structures, often unique architectural gems, have become huge draws for business owners.

The United Methodist Church has regained control of a now-empty building as a breakaway congregation in Pensacola has moved to a storefront and turned over control of the 300-seat sanctuary. Four ...

Empty churches hold potential for housing opportunities. But first, you've got to get past the zoning laws Church turned multi-family home hits Lee real estate market for nearly $1.5 million. By ...

MECHELEN, Belgium (AP) — The confessionals where generations of Belgians admitted their sins stood stacked in a corner of what was once Sacred Heart Church, proof the stalls — as well as the ...

Across Europe, churches, convents and chapels stand empty and increasingly derelict after faith and church attendance shriveled over the past half century. Skip to content Menu Today's paper.

MECHELEN, Belgium — The confessionals where generations of Belgians admitted their sins stood stacked in a corner of what was once Sacred Heart Church, proof the stalls — as w… ...