Pentagon creates new 'Office of Religious Affairs'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching the Office of Religious Affairs as he expands his ongoing faith-focused reforms across the military.

Catholic priests abused nearly 1,000 children at 3 dioceses in Massachusetts: report

A new report from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office found that 275 Catholic priests sexually abused at least 944 children across three dioceses in Massachusetts.

Best-selling Christian authors from North Texas arrested following investigation into child abuse

A North Texas couple, who are best-selling Christian authors, has been arrested following an investigation into alleged physical and sexual abuse of a child, according to the Keene Police Department.

Teen who livestreamed California mosque shooting charged with murder

A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings.

Samuel Bateman: Polygamous sect leader sentenced for Arizona child abuse charges

Samuel Bateman, 50, received 24 years behind bars on Aug. 26 after being convicted of child abuse for smuggling three young girls in a hot, unventilated trailer through Flagstaff back in 2022.

Archaeologists unearth secret church tied to Council of Nicaea, Christianity's defining moment

Archaeologists in Turkey believe they've made a groundbreaking discovery, possibly uncovering the remains of a church they believe hosted the First Council of Nicaea, one of the most pivotal events in the history of Christianity.

Newly discovered St. Augustine sermons offer fresh insight into early Christian theology

Two previously unknown sermons by St. Augustine have been authenticated after being discovered in a 12th-century medieval manuscript, offering scholars new insight into one of Christianity's most influential theologians.

Antisemitic violence reached 30-year high in 2025, report says

A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.

San Francisco Archdiocese to pay $400M in clergy sex abuse settlement

More than 500 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of San Francisco reached a $395 million settlement that was announced Monday, with church leaders agreeing to an additional 14-point plan for protecting children.

Florida Holocaust Museum offers free admission during weekend of Ye concerts

The Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg is opening its doors to the community by offering free admission to all visitors from Friday, June 26th through Sunday, June 28th.

Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park

Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.

Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.

MLB issues warning to Giants players who wrote Bible verses on Pride caps

Major League Baseball has reportedly issued a warning to several San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their specialized hats during the team's Pride Night celebration.

Phoenix church sues city over park feeding ban
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A Phoenix church group called St. Herman's Table and member Lance Brace are suing the city over a new ordinance restricting food distribution and medical care in parks. FOX 10's Megan Spector reports.

Phoenix church group sues city over park food distribution restrictions

A local church group is suing Phoenix over an ordinance that restricts food distribution in parks, but a federal judge has granted a temporary order pausing the rules for the group.

FBI fires analysts linked to controversial 'Catholic ideology' memo

Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists" were fired by the agency The dismissals reignited a political battle over allegations that federal law enforcement targeted religious conservatives.

DoD faces backlash over recognized religions list
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The Pentagon is facing backlash after removing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from its list of Christian faith groups used by military chaplins.