Holy weekend: Easter, Passover and Ramadan converge as faith leaders call for peace in Ukraine
The rare convergence of holidays - a time for reflection and hope - has been overshadowed by war in Ukraine, uniting faith leaders across the globe in calls for peace.
The rare convergence of holidays - a time for reflection and hope - has been overshadowed by war in Ukraine, uniting faith leaders across the globe in calls for peace.
‘We’re just trusting God to help us’: Pastor of church destroyed by tornado pushes ahead with Easter services
Amongst the rubble is the site of the Victory Baptist Church, which is essentially now nothing more than a concrete slab.
Amongst the rubble is the site of the Victory Baptist Church, which is essentially now nothing more than a concrete slab.
Suspected cult leader Eligio Bishop denied bond on rape, false imprisonment charges
Eligio Bishop, the leader of suspected cult Carbon Nation, made his first appearance before a DeKalb County judge on Friday on charges of rape and false imprisonment.
Eligio Bishop, the leader of suspected cult Carbon Nation, made his first appearance before a DeKalb County judge on Friday on charges of rape and false imprisonment.
Russia's sunken warship may have been carrying piece of 'True Cross,' a Christian relic
A Russian news report in 2020 said the Christian relic would be stored on the Moskva, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, which sank this week.
A Russian news report in 2020 said the Christian relic would be stored on the Moskva, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, which sank this week.
Arizona Gov. Ducey signs bill requiring moment of silence at beginning of each school day
House Bill 2707 states the moment of silence is one-to-two minutes and “can be used for contemplation in a manner determined by the student and their parents.”
House Bill 2707 states the moment of silence is one-to-two minutes and “can be used for contemplation in a manner determined by the student and their parents.”
Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in Ukraine
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."
Ramadan 2022: What is the Islamic holy month? How is it celebrated?
Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. We consulted a religious leader and a doctor to answer commonly asked questions about the celebrations.
Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. We consulted a religious leader and a doctor to answer commonly asked questions about the celebrations.
Pope begs forgiveness of Indigenous for Canada school abuses
More than 150,000 native children in Canada were forced to attend state-funded Christian schools from the 19th century until the 1970s. Now, Pope Francis is apologizing for the rampant physical and sexual abuse that took place.
More than 150,000 native children in Canada were forced to attend state-funded Christian schools from the 19th century until the 1970s. Now, Pope Francis is apologizing for the rampant physical and sexual abuse that took place.
Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston resigns after internal probe finds evidence of misconduct
Brian Houston, a founder of the megachurch Hillsong, has resigned after an internal investigation by its board found evidence of misconduct.
Brian Houston, a founder of the megachurch Hillsong, has resigned after an internal investigation by its board found evidence of misconduct.
Texas crash victims linked by faith, love of golf
Most of the students were freshmen who were getting their first taste of life away from home at the University of the Southwest in New Mexico.
Most of the students were freshmen who were getting their first taste of life away from home at the University of the Southwest in New Mexico.
Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Phoenix helps to raise donations for loved ones amid Russian invasion
The latest effort by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Saint Mary's Protectress in Phoenix is taking donations to send overseas to the war-torn country amid Russia's violent invasion.
The latest effort by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Saint Mary's Protectress in Phoenix is taking donations to send overseas to the war-torn country amid Russia's violent invasion.
Arizona Catholic priest’s new assignment: Helping those he invalidly baptized
For an Arizona Catholic priest who resigned over a controversy involving baptism, he now has a new assignment.
For an Arizona Catholic priest who resigned over a controversy involving baptism, he now has a new assignment.
Arizona Catholic priest resigns over wrongly-used word during baptism; what you should know about the mix-up
In a unique situation for people of the catholic faith, a priest in Arizona is stepping down because diocesan officials in Phoenix determined the words he was using during baptisms were wrong, thus invalidating them.
In a unique situation for people of the catholic faith, a priest in Arizona is stepping down because diocesan officials in Phoenix determined the words he was using during baptisms were wrong, thus invalidating them.
Satanic Temple opens 'After School Satan Club' at elementary school in Moline, Illinois
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.
People gather in Scottsdale for protest against SatanCon despite request by Catholic bishop not to do so
Despite pleas by Phoenix Catholic Bishop Thomas Olmsted is asking people to 'refrain from participating in any public demonstration or protest' against the event, a number of protesters still gathered at a hotel where the Satantic Temple's first-ever SatanCon took place.
Despite pleas by Phoenix Catholic Bishop Thomas Olmsted is asking people to 'refrain from participating in any public demonstration or protest' against the event, a number of protesters still gathered at a hotel where the Satantic Temple's first-ever SatanCon took place.
How Muhammad Ali, African American Muslims established Houston’s most historic mosque
In January 1978, a former Christian Science church on Third Ward, was purchased and turned into Houston Masjid Al-Islam with funds donated by late heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali and his manager, Jabir (Herbert) Muhammad.
In January 1978, a former Christian Science church on Third Ward, was purchased and turned into Houston Masjid Al-Islam with funds donated by late heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali and his manager, Jabir (Herbert) Muhammad.
Retired pope asks for pardon in handling of abuse cases, admits no wrongdoing
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is asking forgiveness in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases. But he is not admitting to any personal or specific wrongdoing.
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is asking forgiveness in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases. But he is not admitting to any personal or specific wrongdoing.
Satanic Temple hosting 'Satancon 2022' in Scottsdale
"Satancon," happening from Feb. 11-13 in Scottsdale, is expected to set a record for being one of the largest Satanist gatherings. The origins of the event date back to 2016 when the temple wanted to deliver remarks before a city council meeting. That request was denied by then-Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane. The temple sued for religious discrimination but lost in the court of appeals. Tickets for "Satancon" are sold out.
"Satancon," happening from Feb. 11-13 in Scottsdale, is expected to set a record for being one of the largest Satanist gatherings. The origins of the event date back to 2016 when the temple wanted to deliver remarks before a city council meeting. That request was denied by then-Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane. The temple sued for religious discrimination but lost in the court of appeals. Tickets for "Satancon" are sold out.
Catholic celibacy rules should be loosened, cardinal says
A cardinal in Germany has advocated loosening celibacy rules for Catholic priests.
A cardinal in Germany has advocated loosening celibacy rules for Catholic priests.
Jewish leaders mark first Sabbath since Texas synagogue hostage siege
Jewish leaders marked the first Sabbath since last weekend's hostage-taking at Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, with a show of defiance against it and other acts of antisemitism.
Jewish leaders marked the first Sabbath since last weekend's hostage-taking at Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, with a show of defiance against it and other acts of antisemitism.