In visit to Baghdad, Pope Francis urges Iraq to embrace its Christians
Pope Francis has urged Iraqis to treat their Christian brothers as a precious resource to protect, not an “obstacle” to eliminate as he opens the first-ever papal visit to Iraq.
Pope Francis has urged Iraqis to treat their Christian brothers as a precious resource to protect, not an “obstacle” to eliminate as he opens the first-ever papal visit to Iraq.
Phoenix's St. Joseph's Catholic Church needs help funding its reconstruction
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Phoenix was burnt to the ground in 2019, but is now almost done being rebuilt. However, the church needs help with funding to complete the reconstruction.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Phoenix was burnt to the ground in 2019, but is now almost done being rebuilt. However, the church needs help with funding to complete the reconstruction.
Abortion concerns prompt Catholic archdiocese warning on vaccine
Roman Catholic leaders in St. Louis and New Orleans are advising Catholics that the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, newly approved for use in the U.S., is “morally compromised” because it is produced using a cell line derived from an aborted fetus.
Roman Catholic leaders in St. Louis and New Orleans are advising Catholics that the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, newly approved for use in the U.S., is “morally compromised” because it is produced using a cell line derived from an aborted fetus.
New faith-based film studio opens in Tempe
JC Films, a family-friendly and faith-based studio, has set up a new location in Tempe and plans to shoot up to a dozen films in Arizona next year. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
JC Films, a family-friendly and faith-based studio, has set up a new location in Tempe and plans to shoot up to a dozen films in Arizona next year. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Fish fry returns to Scottsdale church with a twist
Like many events, the fish fry at one Valley church has to adapt itself to the COVID-19 era, but that's not stopping people from attending. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.
Like many events, the fish fry at one Valley church has to adapt itself to the COVID-19 era, but that's not stopping people from attending. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.
Ashes to be sprinkled over parishioners' heads during pandemic Ash Wednesday
The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.
The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.
Mask or no mask: Gilbert church finds new ways to please all congregants
A church in Gilbert is updating its mask policy to try to make members on both sides of the issue feel safe in their place of worship. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
A church in Gilbert is updating its mask policy to try to make members on both sides of the issue feel safe in their place of worship. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
San Jose church fined $2M; other California churches open doors following new ruling
The justices said for now California can’t continue with a ban on indoor church services, but it can limit attendance to 25% of a building’s capacity and restrict singing and chanting inside.
The justices said for now California can’t continue with a ban on indoor church services, but it can limit attendance to 25% of a building’s capacity and restrict singing and chanting inside.
So-called 'QAnon Shaman' to get organic food in jail following judge's ruling
A lawyer for the so-called QAnon Shaman had asked a court to provide his client with food, or place him on pre-trial release as an alternative.
A lawyer for the so-called QAnon Shaman had asked a court to provide his client with food, or place him on pre-trial release as an alternative.
'God is on your side': Group of US Catholic bishops call for support, defend LGBT youth against bullying
Declaring “God is on your side,” a Roman Catholic cardinal, an archbishop and six other U.S. bishops are declaring their support for LGBT youth and denouncing the bullying often directed at them.
Declaring “God is on your side,” a Roman Catholic cardinal, an archbishop and six other U.S. bishops are declaring their support for LGBT youth and denouncing the bullying often directed at them.
Inauguration Day 2021: Biden placed hand on same family Bible used during his VP, Senate swearing-in
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took their oaths of office on Wednesday using Bibles that are laden with personal meaning.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took their oaths of office on Wednesday using Bibles that are laden with personal meaning.
Joe Biden attends service at St. Matthews
President-Elect Joe Biden - who is making history as the nation's second Catholic president - attended services at St. Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in DC ahead of the Inauguration on Wednesday.
President-Elect Joe Biden - who is making history as the nation's second Catholic president - attended services at St. Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in DC ahead of the Inauguration on Wednesday.
Franklin Graham compares Republicans who voted for 2nd Trump impeachment to Jesus' betrayal
In a Facebook post, Christian evangelist Franklin Graham tried to compare Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump a second time to the betrayal of Jesus Christ.
In a Facebook post, Christian evangelist Franklin Graham tried to compare Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump a second time to the betrayal of Jesus Christ.
Pope Francis says women can read at Mass, but still can't be priests
Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass, while reaffirming they cannot be priests.
Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass, while reaffirming they cannot be priests.
Civil lawsuit against Danny Masterson must go through Church of Scientology arbitration, judge rules: reports
The lawsuit is separate from a criminal action against the former "That 70s Show" actor that accuses him of rape.
The lawsuit is separate from a criminal action against the former "That 70s Show" actor that accuses him of rape.
Pop-up evangelical concerts continue in LA despite COVID-19 restrictions
Christian outreach events organized by Evangelical volunteer pastor Sean Feucht continue in the Los Angeles area despite COVID-19 restrictions.
Christian outreach events organized by Evangelical volunteer pastor Sean Feucht continue in the Los Angeles area despite COVID-19 restrictions.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sued for alleged role in Boy Scouts sex abuse
The church "must be held accountable in order to bring healing and closure to Mormon victims of childhood sexual abuse," Hurley McKenna & Mertz, a law firm that focuses on church sex abuse, said in a statement.
The church "must be held accountable in order to bring healing and closure to Mormon victims of childhood sexual abuse," Hurley McKenna & Mertz, a law firm that focuses on church sex abuse, said in a statement.
A pandemic Christmas: Churches and borders shut
Curfews, quarantines and even border closings complicated Christmas celebrations Friday for countless people around the globe, but ingenuity, determination and imagination helped keep the day special for many.
Curfews, quarantines and even border closings complicated Christmas celebrations Friday for countless people around the globe, but ingenuity, determination and imagination helped keep the day special for many.
8 abuse suits filed in Arizona against Boy Scout councils, survivor speaks out
Eight lawsuits allege that Boy Scout leaders in Arizona had sexually abused children dating back decades, signaling what is expected to be a flood of lawsuits in the state before the end of the year for childhood sex abuse victims who now are 30 years of age or older.
Eight lawsuits allege that Boy Scout leaders in Arizona had sexually abused children dating back decades, signaling what is expected to be a flood of lawsuits in the state before the end of the year for childhood sex abuse victims who now are 30 years of age or older.
Churches preparing for scaled down Christmas mass amid worsening COVID-19 pandemic
For churches, Christmas is a busy time of year as they prepare for large services or masses. The worsening COVID-19 pandemic, however, changed all that.
For churches, Christmas is a busy time of year as they prepare for large services or masses. The worsening COVID-19 pandemic, however, changed all that.