Arizona polygamous 'prophet' leader had child brides, documents say
Federal officials contend Samuel Bateman engaged in horrific acts with children and called upon his followers to help cover his tracks. His followers say he was falsely accused and claim something else is at play.
Federal officials contend Samuel Bateman engaged in horrific acts with children and called upon his followers to help cover his tracks. His followers say he was falsely accused and claim something else is at play.
Health of retired Pope Benedict XVI 'worsening,' Vatican says
Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.
Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.
Google apologizes for controversial definition of 'Jew' on search engine
Google apologized after the definition of 'Jew' that appeared first was listed as an offensive verb.
Google apologized after the definition of 'Jew' that appeared first was listed as an offensive verb.
Ukrainians celebrate Christmas with the West, part with Russia
Yes, this has to do with the war, and yes, they have the blessing of their local church.
Yes, this has to do with the war, and yes, they have the blessing of their local church.
2 dead at Colorado Jehovah's Witness temple after Christmas Day shooting
Police in Thornton, Colorado, have confirmed that two people died in a shooting at a Jehovah's Witness temple on Christmas morning.
Police in Thornton, Colorado, have confirmed that two people died in a shooting at a Jehovah's Witness temple on Christmas morning.
Pope laments 'icy winds of war' in Christmas address
"Indeed, we must acknowledge with sorrow that, even as the Prince of Peace is given to us, the icy winds of war continue to buffet humanity," Pope Francis said.
"Indeed, we must acknowledge with sorrow that, even as the Prince of Peace is given to us, the icy winds of war continue to buffet humanity," Pope Francis said.
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.