Pope Francis warns Vatican staff the devil, an 'elegant demon,' lurks among them
Francis said Thursday that Vatican bureaucrats are in fact "in greater danger than all others, because we are beset by the ‘elegant demon’ who does not make a loud entrance, but comes with flowers in his hand.”
Francis said Thursday that Vatican bureaucrats are in fact "in greater danger than all others, because we are beset by the ‘elegant demon’ who does not make a loud entrance, but comes with flowers in his hand.”
Holocaust survivors share message of hope during Hanukkah
Holocaust survivors from around the globe are marking the third day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as Jews worldwide worry about a sharp increase in antisemitism in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.
Holocaust survivors from around the globe are marking the third day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as Jews worldwide worry about a sharp increase in antisemitism in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.
NY Times Sunday crossword puzzles readers with swastika shape on Hanukkah: ‘How did this get approved’
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah began on Dec. 18 and will end on the evening of Dec. 26.
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah began on Dec. 18 and will end on the evening of Dec. 26.
As Hanukkah begins, President Biden and others condemn rising antisemitism
The Anti-Defamation League tracked 2,717 antisemitic instances of assault, harassment and vandalism last year, the highest number since it tracking them in 1979.
The Anti-Defamation League tracked 2,717 antisemitic instances of assault, harassment and vandalism last year, the highest number since it tracking them in 1979.
'Triumph over the darkness': Arizona rabbi talks the significance of the Hanukkah celebration
It's the beginning of Hanukkah, an eight-day celebration for those of the Jewish faith around the world, and in Arizona. It’s a celebration of deep meaning and significance that brings both peace and hope to many.
It's the beginning of Hanukkah, an eight-day celebration for those of the Jewish faith around the world, and in Arizona. It’s a celebration of deep meaning and significance that brings both peace and hope to many.
Imprisoned Arizona polygamous leader helped plan girls’ escape from foster care: US
The leader of a small polygamous group on the Arizona-Utah border helped orchestrate the escape of eight girls he considered his "wives" from foster care, prosecutors alleged.
The leader of a small polygamous group on the Arizona-Utah border helped orchestrate the escape of eight girls he considered his "wives" from foster care, prosecutors alleged.
Man pleads guilty to hate crime, arson charges for setting fire to Missouri Islamic center
The 44-year-old man poured contents from containers in the foyer and hallway and then lit a fire, which destroyed the center. About a dozen people escaped the building, and no one was injured.
The 44-year-old man poured contents from containers in the foyer and hallway and then lit a fire, which destroyed the center. About a dozen people escaped the building, and no one was injured.
Supreme Court justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
Bentley-driving accused cult leader has 20 wives as young as age 9, possibly married own daughter, FBI alleges
It was revealed that Samuel Bateman had allegedly "has approximately 50 followers and over 20 wives, many of whom are minors, mostly under the age of 15."
It was revealed that Samuel Bateman had allegedly "has approximately 50 followers and over 20 wives, many of whom are minors, mostly under the age of 15."
Arizona teen still recovering from serious injuries 2 months after dirt bike accident
It's been two months since an Arizona teen was seriously hurt in a dirt bike accident, and as he faces another complication in his road to recovery, his family, as well as others, are leaning on their faith.
It's been two months since an Arizona teen was seriously hurt in a dirt bike accident, and as he faces another complication in his road to recovery, his family, as well as others, are leaning on their faith.
Pope Francis prays for World Cup to be occasion for peace
Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.
Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.
Mormon church shows support for same-sex marriage law, believes act is still unbiblical
The nearly 17-million-member, Utah-based faith said in a statement that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
The nearly 17-million-member, Utah-based faith said in a statement that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
'Kanye was rite': Jewish cemetery vandalized with swastikas in suburban Chicago
Hate strikes in the suburbs of Chicago, as Jewish headstones were spray-painted with swastikas and more.
Hate strikes in the suburbs of Chicago, as Jewish headstones were spray-painted with swastikas and more.
Some Downtown Phoenix residents push for preservation of old church
The building, located in the area of Fillmore and 9th Avenue, has been a staple in the area for decades, and activists claim it is in danger of being demolished. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
The building, located in the area of Fillmore and 9th Avenue, has been a staple in the area for decades, and activists claim it is in danger of being demolished. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
Hobby Lobby CEO David Green gives away company: 'Wealth can be a curse'
Green said he strives to be a steward instead of an owner.
Green said he strives to be a steward instead of an owner.
Diwali 2022: What is it? And why is it celebrated?
In Houston, thousands of Indians will be celebrating Diwali, arguably going all out since the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on festivities the last two years.
In Houston, thousands of Indians will be celebrating Diwali, arguably going all out since the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on festivities the last two years.
Archdiocese of Chicago investigates new sexual abuse allegation against Father Pfleger
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Saturday that there will be an investigation into a new allegation of sexual abuse against Father Michael Pfleger.
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Saturday that there will be an investigation into a new allegation of sexual abuse against Father Michael Pfleger.
Starbucks barista appears to pray with customer at drive-thru
Tanya Hinsley said she was next in line at the drive-thru when she caught the touching moment.
Tanya Hinsley said she was next in line at the drive-thru when she caught the touching moment.
Hurricane Ian shakes Florida's faith, but can't destroy it
Priests walk a fine line between holding Mass to provide comfort and not endangering older parishioners in areas with widespread lack of running water and electricity and flooded roadways.
Priests walk a fine line between holding Mass to provide comfort and not endangering older parishioners in areas with widespread lack of running water and electricity and flooded roadways.
Pope Francis implores Putin to 'stop this spiral of violence and death' in Ukraine
Pope Francis uttered his strongest plea yet about the seven-month-old war in Ukraine, which he denounced as an “error and a horror.”
Pope Francis uttered his strongest plea yet about the seven-month-old war in Ukraine, which he denounced as an “error and a horror.”