Oklahoma mandates bible teachings for some lessons
It will now be mandatory for Oklahoma schools to teach and implement the bible into lesson plans this upcoming school year. Oklahoma's Superintendent of Public Instruction has issued new guidance for the 2024-2025 school year. The guidelines say the bible needs to be discussed when teaching Western civilization and historical events that featured the bible or its text.
Downtown Dallas fire: First Baptist Dallas historic sanctuary partially destroyed
The historic First Baptist Church sanctuary built in the 1800's went up in flames Friday evening.
Arizona churchgoers react to Trump shooting
People remained stunned by the news of an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach joins us after talking with people at Valley churches to learn their reactions.
Man convicted of setting 2 southeastern Arizona churches on fire
Federal officials say the man, Eric Ridenour, had a problem with some church's practice of having 'women and members of the LGBTQ community serve in church leadership roles'
Oklahoma's top education official orders Bible instruction in public schools
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Maryland couple among those who died on pilgrimage to Mecca during extreme heat
FOX 5 learned over the weekend, a Bowie, Maryland couple who left earlier this month to embark on an Islamic pilgrimage died due to the extreme heat, according to the couple’s daughter.
Woman claims Gateway Church founder Robert Morris began sexually abusing her when she was 12
In a statement to The Christian Post, Pastor Robert Morris admitted to "inappropriate sexual behavior."
German researchers decode earliest known written record of Jesus' childhood
The 1,600-year-old document is a copy of the apocryphal Gospel of Thomas, Germany researchers say.
Pope Francis paves way for canonization of Carlo Acutis, first millennial saint
Pope Francis issued a decree on Thursday announcing the recognition of a miracle attributed to Bl. Carlo Acutis — clearing the way for the Italian teenager's canonization in the near future.
Elvis Presley's Bible found on nightstand after he died is up for auction
Items owned by the late Elvis Presley will hit the auction block on Saturday.
Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds
On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.
Video: Man tries to shoot pastor during livestreamed service at Pennsylvania church
A man who tried to shoot a pastor during a service at a Pennsylvania church because "God told him to do it" was thwarted when his gun didn't fire and he was tackled by a congregant, authorities said.
St. William Catholic Church parishioners continue mass after massive fire
A west Valley congregation is back together for the first time since a fire destroyed St. William Catholic Church. Even though they're at a new location now, the mission remains the same.
Parishioners continue mass after massive church fire
A west Valley congregation is back together for the first time since a fire destroyed St. William Catholic Church. Even though they're at a new location now, the mission remains the same. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has the story.
Massive fire destroys Catholic church in Avondale: 'Devastating loss for the community'
A large fire broke out in the west Valley, destroying a Catholic church near 107th Avenue and Buckeye Road.
Columbia University rabbi urges Jewish students to go home amid protests
Columbia University Rabbi urged Jewish students to go home due to "extreme antisemitism and anarchy".
Dallas pastor Frederick Haynes resigns from Rainbow PUSH Coalition 3 months after being sworn in
Dallas pastor Rev. Frederick Haynes III abruptly announced he is stepping down from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition after less than three months on the job.
Disruption at UC Berkeley law dean’s home poses question about free speech
A video showing a contentious moment between a University of California, Berkeley student and a law professor and dean at their home has gone viral.
Romanian organized crime group targeting places of worship across Maryland, Virginia
An international organized crime ring is reportedly targeting houses of worship in Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers vandalized during Eid
Officials launched an investigation after the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus was vandalized during Eid, according to officials.