NFL star Drew Brees encourages students to ‘live out your faith,’ bring Bible to school

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is calling on students to participate in Bring Your Bible to School Day as a celebration of faith and religious freedom in America.

Tucson apartment residents face eviction for targeting mosque

An apartment complex near the University of Arizona campus intends to evict residents who threw glass bottles and alcohol at a neighboring mosque.

Mississippi wedding venue claims ‘Christian belief’ as reason for rejecting interracial couple

A Mississippi wedding venue that refused to host an interracial couple on their big day — reportedly citing "Christian belief" — has seemingly backtracked after the owner reread the Bible and spoke with her pastor.

Harry Potter books banned from Catholic school because reading spells 'risk conjuring evil spirits'

The "Harry Potter" series has been banned from a Catholic school in Tennessee because the fictional magic used "actual curses and spells," according to a pastor who described the beloved books as "a possible threat" to their beliefs.

Ruling against towns in religious discrimination case upheld

An appeals court has upheld a ruling that concluded two towns on the Arizona-Utah border had discriminated against people who weren't members of a polygamous sect, rejecting an argument that a judge made an error in finding there was a conspiracy between the church and towns.

Utah man closer to death by firing squad after losing appeal

A Utah death row inmate featured in the popular book "Under the Banner of Heaven" after killing his sister-in-law and her child for resisting his polygamist beliefs inched closer to becoming the first American to be executed by firing squad in nearly a decade after losing his latest appeal.

Lawyer: Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs' has mental breakdown

Imprisoned polygamist leader Warren Jeffs has allegedly suffered a mental breakdown and isn't fit to give a deposition in a sex abuse case against him, according to a recent court filing.

Photo of woman with 'Jesus wasn't vaccinated' shirt goes viral

A photo of a woman with a shirt that reads 'Spoiler Alert... Jesus Wasn't Vaccinated' has gone viral with comments slamming the apparent anti-vaxxer's message.

Chase Field to host Jehovah's Witness convention
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The stadium will welcome many people for a Jehovah?s Witnesses Convention this weekend. Organizers are expecting 40,000 people to pack Chase Field on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, some will be coming from overseas. For those in attendance, the conference comes during a trying time for the country.

Man accused of holding teachers hostage at a Phoenix school

Authorities say a man wanted on felony warrants has been arrested after he was accused of holding a roomful of teachers hostage at a north Phoenix private school near 43rd Avenue and Bell Road.

St. Joseph Catholic Church plans to rebuild months after massive fire

It's been two and a half months since St. Joseph Catholic Church went up in flames, and churchgoers are still holding services and plan to rebuild. FOX 10's Carmen Blackwell reports.

St. Joseph Catholic Church plans to rebuild following destructive fire
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It's been two and a half months since St. Joseph Catholic Church went up in flames, and churchgoers�are still holding services and plan to rebuild. FOX 10's Carmen Blackwell reports.

Newsmaker Saturday: Mary O'Day
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FOX 10's John Hook talks to Mary O'Day, leader of the Phoenix, Arizona chapter of SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) about alleged abuse in the Catholic church.

Surprise to add prayer segment to meetings as Scottsdale goes to court over Satanic prayers

Next week, the City of Scottsdale will head to court to defend a decision to block members of the Satanic Temple from delivering an invocation at the beginning of council meetings.

Surprise to add prayer segment to meetings
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Next week, the City of Scottsdale will head to?court to defend a decision to block members of the Satanic Temple from delivering?an invocation at the beginning of council meetings. Meanwhile, a West Valley city is adding a prayer segment before its city council meetings. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.?

Pastor braves the heat to cook for the homeless
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As the heat wave continues, one man is trying to make things a bit better for those who are out in the sweltering temperatures. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.

Teens in the Valley for church youth conference helping others beat the Valley heat
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The excessive heat has returned to Arizona and it won't be going away for a few days. It's tough enough for people who live here, but thousands of teens are in town, getting their own first-hand experience. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.

Franklin Graham tells Pete Buttigieg to 'repent' for being gay

Christian evangelist Franklin Graham has taken issue with South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg after the presidential hopeful identified as a "gay Christian."