Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’

Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass

Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.

Stonepoint Community Church hosts annual ‘Gift of Hope’
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Families across the Valley received Christmas gifts Sunday to place under their trees as part of Stonepoint Community Church’s annual “Gift of Hope” event. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has this story.

Bird’s-eye view of the Mesa LDS Temple's holiday display | Drone Zone
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The annual holiday light display at the Mesa Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has returned, marking 45 years of a beloved East Valley tradition. FOX 10 Drone Pilot Brian Kae takes us there.

Inaugural Hanukkah car parade spreads 'Jewish pride' following deadly mass shooting
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The Scottsdale community gathered for car parades on the second night of Hanukkah following the recent mass shooting in Australia. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns more on how they are spreading pride and support amid their pain and fear.

Hanukkah: Jewish leaders spreading pride, support after Sydney terror attack

Despite the extra police presence in the aftermath of the deadly attack in Australia, one rabbi said “it’s really important to spread the pride of being Jewish, especially with everything going on in the world."

Hanukkah: Police step up security after massacre
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Dec. 15 is the second night of Hanukkah, and police across the U.S., including here in Phoenix, are stepping up security following the deadly massacre at an event in Sydney, Australia. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has more\.

Christmas lights display begins at LDS temple in Mesa

Members of the church start setting up the display in September, which officials say is divided into 63 areas, with a number of religion-themed displays on the grounds.

Mesa LDS temple continues holiday lights tradition
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The Christmas lights are back on for this holiday season at the LDS temple in Mesa, and it is free and open to the public. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

Supreme Court turns down pregame prayer case

After a nine-year legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal by a Tampa Christian school that contended its speech rights were violated when it was prevented from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 state championship football game.

Oklahoma pastor faces human trafficking, sexual battery charges

An Oklahoma City-area pastor is facing new charges after investigators say he exploited and trafficked members of his congregation.

Phoenix youth group leader accused of child sex trafficking

Authorities say a 46-year-old Phoenix man working as a youth group leader and director for multiple religious organizations has been arrested for alleged child sex trafficking and producing child sexual abuse material.

Man hauled away by security after urinating on main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica: report

The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.

Grand Blanc Church Shooting: 77-year-old Navy Veteran among those killed

One of the victims in the deadly mass shooting at a church in Grand Blanc has been identified as a former member of the U.S. Navy.

Four IEDs found in Grand Blanc Church shooter's pickup truck, ATF says

The ATF confirms four crude homemade IEDs were found in the pickup truck of the man who attacked and killed members of the Grand Blanc Township Church of Latter-Day Saints.