'Bright colors' requested at funeral for Annunciation student Fletcher Merkel

A funeral service has been planned this weekend for 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, one of the two children killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.

Phoenix area man accused of driving SUV through church front

The suspect in this case, identified by authorities as James Paul Stanley, claimed he saw evil figures in the blood-red stained-glass windows.

Annunciation Church and School shooting: What we know so far

Here's everything we know as of Aug. 29 about the shooting, the victims, the survivors, the suspect and the motive.

Annunciation Church and School shooting: Everything we know so far

A shooting at the Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis on Wednesday left two children dead and 18 others injured. Here's everything we know so far.

Annunciation mass shooting: What we know about the shooter's motive

Authorities revealed more about the Annunciation Catholic Church and School shooter's motives on Thursday, saying the shooter was “full of hate" and expressed hate toward many groups.

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.

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.

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.

Goodbye mass for AZ church being demolished
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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.

Indictment reveals new details on AZ pastor murder suspect
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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.

Injunction lifted for FLDS-linked border towns
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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.

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.

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.