Church leaders arrested in multi-state money laundering, forced labor investigation
Two church leaders have been arrested in an alleged multi-million-dollar conspiracy after multiple FBI raids across the country on Wednesday morning, including one in Hillsborough County's exclusive Avila neighborhood.
Two church leaders have been arrested in an alleged multi-million-dollar conspiracy after multiple FBI raids across the country on Wednesday morning, including one in Hillsborough County's exclusive Avila neighborhood.
Dr. James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder, dead at 89
Dr. James Dobson, founder of the Focus on the Family Christian ministry and former advisor to five U.S. presidents, has died at 89.
Dr. James Dobson, founder of the Focus on the Family Christian ministry and former advisor to five U.S. presidents, has died at 89.
Christian school teacher arrested on child sex crime charges
School headmistress says administrators contacted authorities immediately after learning of allegations.
School headmistress says administrators contacted authorities immediately after learning of allegations.
Glendale man accused of making threats toward synagogue
A 32-year-old Glendale man accused of making terroristic threats against the Jewish community has been arrested.
A 32-year-old Glendale man accused of making terroristic threats against the Jewish community has been arrested.
'Let's be better humans': Volunteers make a difference for Arizonans with new food and supply pantry
The pantry aims to help all Arizonans in need, expanding on the group's previous outreach efforts that focused on the unsheltered. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
The pantry aims to help all Arizonans in need, expanding on the group's previous outreach efforts that focused on the unsheltered. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Goodbye mass for AZ church being demolished
Demolition is set to begin on the Saint Anthony of Padua Church in Casa Grande after authorities say a fire set intentionally last year damaged the building to the point of it being condemned. On Sunday night, parishioners came together to say goodbye to the church and to look toward the future.
Demolition is set to begin on the Saint Anthony of Padua Church in Casa Grande after authorities say a fire set intentionally last year damaged the building to the point of it being condemned. On Sunday night, parishioners came together to say goodbye to the church and to look toward the future.
Adam Sheafe pleads not guilty to killing New River pastor William Schonemann
In an interview with FOX 10, Adam Sheafe admitted to killing New River pastor William Schonemann, saying it was party of a plan to kill more than a dozen Christian leaders in multiple states.
In an interview with FOX 10, Adam Sheafe admitted to killing New River pastor William Schonemann, saying it was party of a plan to kill more than a dozen Christian leaders in multiple states.
Indictment reveals new details on AZ pastor murder suspect
Adam Sheafe faces a first-degree murder charge in the killing of New River pastor William Schonemann. Sheafe also faces three attempted murder charges -- one in Maricopa County and two others in Sedona.
Adam Sheafe faces a first-degree murder charge in the killing of New River pastor William Schonemann. Sheafe also faces three attempted murder charges -- one in Maricopa County and two others in Sedona.
'Blessing buckets' filled with Bibles, hope arrive for Texas flood survivors
The nonprofit Convoy of Hope is helping Texas flood victims by giving them "blessing buckets," which include a Bible, water, food and personal hygiene items.
The nonprofit Convoy of Hope is helping Texas flood victims by giving them "blessing buckets," which include a Bible, water, food and personal hygiene items.
Injunction lifted for FLDS-linked border towns
A federal injunction against the FLDS-linked towns of Colorado City, Arizona, and Hildale, Utah, has been lifted. The towns were under oversight after being found to discriminate against non-FLDS residents, denying basic services.
A federal injunction against the FLDS-linked towns of Colorado City, Arizona, and Hildale, Utah, has been lifted. The towns were under oversight after being found to discriminate against non-FLDS residents, denying basic services.
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90
Family members of the Rev. Jimmy Swaggart say the famed 1980s televangelist has passed away at the age of 90.
Family members of the Rev. Jimmy Swaggart say the famed 1980s televangelist has passed away at the age of 90.
Poll shows low support for taxpayer-funded religious schools
The recent poll sheds light on an ongoing debate involving the role of religion in public schools.
The recent poll sheds light on an ongoing debate involving the role of religion in public schools.
Mother claims children suffered ‘religious brainwashing’ as Amber Alert issued
Idaho officials have issued an Amber Alert for two missing teens who may be heading to Utah over their "religious beliefs," according to authorities and local reports.
Idaho officials have issued an Amber Alert for two missing teens who may be heading to Utah over their "religious beliefs," according to authorities and local reports.
Kingdom Ministry Iowa camp investigated, 88 kids removed amid abuse claims
Authorities in Columbus Junction, Iowa, said they removed 88 minors from a church camp earlier this month after receiving reports of alleged abuse.
Authorities in Columbus Junction, Iowa, said they removed 88 minors from a church camp earlier this month after receiving reports of alleged abuse.
Historian who found Ireland's mass grave of babies was scorned in hometown
Catherine Corless, the historian who found the gravesite of nearly 800 babies and children beneath an Irish home for unwed mothers, was widely ridiculed for her life's work.
Catherine Corless, the historian who found the gravesite of nearly 800 babies and children beneath an Irish home for unwed mothers, was widely ridiculed for her life's work.
Arizona pastor murder suspect appears in court
The man accused of killing New River pastor William Schonemann appeared in court for a hearing. Adam Sheafe is being held in Coconino County on unrelated burglary charges. Authorities say Schonemann's murder was religiously motivated, but they have been tight-lipped on other details of the case. Sheafe has yet to be indicted in the pastor's murder.
The man accused of killing New River pastor William Schonemann appeared in court for a hearing. Adam Sheafe is being held in Coconino County on unrelated burglary charges. Authorities say Schonemann's murder was religiously motivated, but they have been tight-lipped on other details of the case. Sheafe has yet to be indicted in the pastor's murder.
America's longest-running TV evangelist, Jimmy Swaggart, in critical condition after cardiac episode
Jimmy Swaggart's son says only a 'miracle' can save the influential preacher who has broadcasted longer than any other American evangelist.
Jimmy Swaggart's son says only a 'miracle' can save the influential preacher who has broadcasted longer than any other American evangelist.
Church community reacts to AZ pastor's killing
We're hearing from William Schonemann's congregation after an arrest was made in the New River pastor's murder.
We're hearing from William Schonemann's congregation after an arrest was made in the New River pastor's murder.
Why Gov. Hobbs vetoed 'Antisemitism in Education Act'
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the "Antisemitism in Education Act," House Bill 2867, saying it set a dangerous precedent. Thirteen groups, including the Tucson Jewish Museum, urged the veto of the controversial education bill.
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the "Antisemitism in Education Act," House Bill 2867, saying it set a dangerous precedent. Thirteen groups, including the Tucson Jewish Museum, urged the veto of the controversial education bill.
Greek iconographer finishes months-long project at Chandler church
St. Katherine's Greek Orthodox Church in Chandler is finishing up new iconography. The iconographer is from Greece, and he says the project took months of planning. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has this story.
St. Katherine's Greek Orthodox Church in Chandler is finishing up new iconography. The iconographer is from Greece, and he says the project took months of planning. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has this story.