Flowers from the family of singer Otis Redding are delivered to the church before Aretha Franklin funeral at the Greater Grace Temple in advance of her funeral on August 31, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan.

Throughout Aretha Franklin's life, her faith was a central part of her identity, influencing and guiding her journey to stardom. On Friday, her spiritual grounding in the black church will be on ...

ATLANTA (AP) — A fiery, old-school pastor who is under fire for saying black America is losing "its soul" at Aretha Franklin's funeral stands firm by his words with the hope critics can understand his ...

Thousands of people packed a Detroit church Friday to pay respects to Aretha Franklin, the musical giant whose legacy was evident in several hours of tributes in song. Here are some memorable moments.