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. 

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. 

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.

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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.

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.

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.

What is Eid al-Fitr and how is it celebrated?

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. 

Idaho teen charged with planning church attacks, accused of supporting ISIS

An Idaho teen, Alexander Scott Mercurio, has been charged by federal prosecutors for allegedly planning to attack churches in northern Idaho, aiming to provide material support to the Islamic State group.

Polygamous sect leader pleads guilty in scheme to orchestrate sexual acts involving children

The leader of an offshoot polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border has pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport underage girls across state lines in what authorities say was a yearslong scheme to orchestrate sexual acts involving children.