Arizona church elder from Buffalo recalls reading mass shooting victims names, knowing several of them

Three of the victims of the Buffalo, New York mass shooting have a connection to a church elder who now lives in Arizona, Elder Jerome Ferrell. "We began to realize the victims by name," he said. "It was unbelievable."

Haitian gang leader charged in kidnapping of 16 US missionaries

Federal prosecutors in the U.S. have charged the leader of a notoriously violent Haitian gang with conspiracy to commit hostage taking for his alleged role in the kidnapping of 16 Americans last year.

United Methodist bishops acknowledge breakup is imminent

The United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops acknowledged the inevitable breakup of their denomination – a schism that will widen this weekend with the launch of a global movement led by theologically conservative Methodists.

Supreme Court to hear case of Bremerton football coach fired for praying on field

A former Washington state football coach who lost his job for praying on the field after games is making his case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.

Orthodox Holy Week: Ukrainians call for cease-fire to celebrate holiday

April 21 marks Holy Thursday for Orthodox Christians around the world. The United Nations is calling for a 4-day cease fire in honor of the holiday.

New Jersey diocese agrees to $87.5M deal to settle sex abuse suits

A New Jersey Catholic diocese has agreed to pay $87.5 million to settle claims involving clergy sex abuse with some 300 alleged victims in one of the largest cash settlements involving the Catholic Church in the United States.

How some Easter traditions were inspired by ancient spring rituals

Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but a few aspects of the holiday were adopted from religions outside of Christianity.

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.

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."

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.

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.