Timothy Keller, prominent NYC-based pastor and best-selling author, dies at 72

Timothy Keller, a pastor and best-selling author who founded the influential Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, died after a three-year bout with pancreatic cancer.

1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible sells for $38 million at NYC auction

A 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible that is one of the world’s oldest surviving biblical manuscripts has sold for $38 million in New York.

Doomsday cult death toll hits 200 in Kenya, with more than 600 reported missing

Autopsies conducted on more than 100 bodies last week showed the victims died of starvation, strangulation, suffocation and injuries from blunt objects.

Fuel thieves erect altars to devil, death in Mexican tunnel

Photos showed offerings of food and candles had been left to the Devil and "Santa Muerte," a female figure worshipped by drug traffickers and the poor.

Washington Elementary School District reaches deal with Christian college over lawsuit: ADF

A Phoenix area school district and a Christian university in Arizona have reached a deal to settle a lawsuit over the school district's decision to not renew a student teacher agreement it had with the university, according to officials with a Christian legal organization that led the lawsuit.

Muslim NJ mayor blocked from White House decries 'watch list'

The mayor said he has no idea why his name is on the list and that no one in the federal government will tell him.

Ethics complaint filed against Arizona lawmaker caught on camera hiding Bibles

Three Republicans are taking action and are asking the House Ethics Committee to investigate after an Arizona lawmaker was caught on camera hiding Bibles in a room at the state Capitol.

Pope Francis discusses secret peace ‘mission,’ support for Ukraine kids

Deportations of Ukrainian children have been a concern since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began. Pope Francis said the Holy See had already helped mediate some prisoner exchanges.

Legacy Celebration Service for late Atlanta pastor Dr. Charles F. Stanley

Dr. Charles Stanley, who led First Baptist Atlanta for decades and was the founder of In Touch Ministries, has died. He was 90 years old.

Kenya cult deaths: 39 bodies found amid investigation into pastor

A pastor in Kenya has been arrested over links to cultism, and dozens of bodies are still being discovered on his land.

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday amid joy and tragedy

After the Ramadan month of fasting, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with feasts and family visits. The day has ushered in a day of prayers and joy for many around the world.

Mississippi must allow religious exemption for childhood vaccines, judge orders

Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.

Supreme Court hears Christian mail carrier's religious tolerance case

The Supreme Court is being asked to decide under what circumstances businesses must accommodate the needs of religious employees.

Pope Francis slams 'insinuations' against John Paul II as baseless

An audiotape from a purported Roman mobster insinuated that John Paul would go out looking for underage girls to molest. The Vatican calls it "slanderous."

Woman tied to Arizona polygamous leader accused of threatening child welfare workers

The indictment of Josephine Barlow Bistline marks the fourth woman associated with self-declared prophet Samuel Bateman to face federal charges. Three of Bateman’s wives were previously charged with kidnapping and impeding a foreseeable prosecution after eight girls associated with the sect fled from foster care.

Louisville turns to faith, mourns victims of mass shooting

Hundreds gathered at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where one of the victims, Joshua Barrick, was an active member.