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.
Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist monk, dies at 95
Thich Nhat Hanh, the revered Zen Buddhist monk who helped spread the practice of mindfulness in the West and socially engaged Buddhism in the East, has died. He was 95.
Thich Nhat Hanh, the revered Zen Buddhist monk who helped spread the practice of mindfulness in the West and socially engaged Buddhism in the East, has died. He was 95.
Warriors part-owner dismisses Uyghur Muslims' human rights abuses
Chamath Palihapitiya, a part-owner and director of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, offered the "very hard ugly truth" about China’s human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in a podcast interview.
Chamath Palihapitiya, a part-owner and director of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, offered the "very hard ugly truth" about China’s human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in a podcast interview.
Pope Francis baptizes 16 babies in Sistine Chapel after pandemic break
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, resuming a decades-old Vatican tradition that had been interrupted last year by the pandemic.
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, resuming a decades-old Vatican tradition that had been interrupted last year by the pandemic.
Pope criticizes couples who adopt pets instead of children: 'a form of selfishness'
Pope Francis on Wednesday branded couples who adopt pets instead of children as "selfish" as part of a call to resolve the "demographic winter" that the West faces.
Pope Francis on Wednesday branded couples who adopt pets instead of children as "selfish" as part of a call to resolve the "demographic winter" that the West faces.
Pope Francis starts new year with call to protect women, focus on the good
Pope Francis has used his New Year's Day appearances to encourage people to focus on the good which unites them and to decry violence against women.
Pope Francis has used his New Year's Day appearances to encourage people to focus on the good which unites them and to decry violence against women.
Tucson synagogue, mosque vandalized in separate attacks
Detectives announced Wednesday they arrested 37-year-old Dustin Wilkerson on suspicion of aggravated criminal damage after reviewing surveillance video taken at Kol Ami Tucson.
Detectives announced Wednesday they arrested 37-year-old Dustin Wilkerson on suspicion of aggravated criminal damage after reviewing surveillance video taken at Kol Ami Tucson.
Pope Francis prays for pandemic's end in Christmas Day address
Pope Francis' Christmas Day speech gives him an opportunity to draw a global audience's attention to conflicts big and small. This year was no different.
Pope Francis' Christmas Day speech gives him an opportunity to draw a global audience's attention to conflicts big and small. This year was no different.
Historic Phoenix church reopens after 36 years; what you should know about the Sacred Heart Church
A church that closed its doors over 30 years ago as a result of Sky Harbor Airport's expansion is reopening its doors. Here's what you should know about the historic Sacred Heart Church.
A church that closed its doors over 30 years ago as a result of Sky Harbor Airport's expansion is reopening its doors. Here's what you should know about the historic Sacred Heart Church.