Phoenix church honors those lost to suicide
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and a Valley church is remembering those who are no longer with us. Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix held a mass of remembrance on Sunday morning. People in attendance were given flowers as a way to remember their loved ones.

Iconic 77-foot tall Paradise Valley church spire to be preserved

Crews are working to save a unique piece of history in Paradise Valley. They're in the process of removing the spire from Ascension Lutheran Church before it's demolished. FOX 10's Dominique Newland reports.

Crews work to take down spire from Valley church
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Crews are working to save a unique piece of history in Paradise Valley. They are in the process of removing the spire from Ascension Lutheran Church before it's demolished. FOX 10's Dominique Newland reports.

Phoenix church that helps house those experiencing homelessness sees a major fire

A fire tore through parts of an historic Phoenix church building that was often used to help people in need. The gym was used as a place for people experiencing homelessness to beat the heat.

Fire rips through Phoenix church gym used to help homeless
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A fire tore through parts of an historic Phoenix church building that was often used to help people in need. The gym was used as a place for people experiencing homelessness to beat the heat. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has this story.

Shroud of Turin really is 2,000 years old, new study suggests

The Shroud of Turin is believed by some to be an ancient burial garment for Jesus Christ, while others have claimed its a forgery.

Map: The most religious US states in 2024, according to report

A new report ranks the U.S. states that care the most about religion, and the ones where it’s less important, based on a number of metrics.

Trump explains Christians ‘won't have to vote again’ comments

Donald Trump was pressed by FOX News Channel’s Laura Ingraham about what he meant when he told Christian supporters they would not have to vote again in four years. Here's what he said.

US, world leaders denounce Paris Olympics opening ceremony's mocking of Last Supper

Several U.S. and world lawmakers are denouncing the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, after drag queens and artists made a spectacle of the Leonardo DaVinci painting, the Last Supper, which depicts the last meal Jesus had with his apostles.

Oklahoma mandates bible teachings for some lessons
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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.

Arizona churchgoers react to Trump shooting
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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. 

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.