Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden is honoring Pope Francis with the highest civilian honor given by a president.
President Biden is honoring Pope Francis with the highest civilian honor given by a president.
Man sentenced for burning down Arizona churches
Eric Ridenour, 58, was found guilty of arson and hate crimes charges in connection to the fires, which happened in Douglas on May 22, 2023.
Eric Ridenour, 58, was found guilty of arson and hate crimes charges in connection to the fires, which happened in Douglas on May 22, 2023.
Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development
Peyote, a cactus that contains mescaline, a hallucinogen, grows naturally in South Texas and northern Mexico.
Peyote, a cactus that contains mescaline, a hallucinogen, grows naturally in South Texas and northern Mexico.
Mesa celebrates 1st night of Hanukkah with menorah lighting in heart of downtown
This year, for the first time in nearly two decades, the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah falls on the same day as Christmas.
This year, for the first time in nearly two decades, the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah falls on the same day as Christmas.
Menorah lighting in Mesa celebrates start of Hanukkah
A menorah lighting celebration to start the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah coincided with Christmas Day for the first time in nearly two decades. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the story.
A menorah lighting celebration to start the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah coincided with Christmas Day for the first time in nearly two decades. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the story.
Pope Francis delivers Christmas message, calls for 'silence of arms'
In his annual Christmas message, Pope Francis urged the world to “silence the sound of arms" and find reconciliation, “even (with) our enemies."
In his annual Christmas message, Pope Francis urged the world to “silence the sound of arms" and find reconciliation, “even (with) our enemies."
Crossway Church holds annual holiday toy giveaway
Families are having a happy holiday thanks to Crossway Church in Phoenix. A line wrapped around the building on Sunday for its annual toy giveaway. Hundreds of families picked out gifts to put under the tree, and organizers called it a labor of love.
Families are having a happy holiday thanks to Crossway Church in Phoenix. A line wrapped around the building on Sunday for its annual toy giveaway. Hundreds of families picked out gifts to put under the tree, and organizers called it a labor of love.
Thief returns baby Jesus statue stolen from nativity scene with apology note
A thief in Colorado stole a baby Jesus figurine from a local nativity scene, and it was later returned with an apology note.
A thief in Colorado stole a baby Jesus figurine from a local nativity scene, and it was later returned with an apology note.
Archaeologists uncover earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps: 'Unusual for this time'
Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."
Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."
Ancient Ten Commandments tablet to auction after decades in obscurity
A 1,500-year-old Byzantine tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments will be auctioned by Sotheby’s on December 18, with an estimated value of $1-2 million.
A 1,500-year-old Byzantine tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments will be auctioned by Sotheby’s on December 18, with an estimated value of $1-2 million.
'Santa Claus' sarcophagus believed to be discovered during excavation project
The sarcophagus belonging to Saint Nicholas, the man behind the legend of Santa Claus, is believed to have been uncovered in Turkey during an excavation. See the photos.
The sarcophagus belonging to Saint Nicholas, the man behind the legend of Santa Claus, is believed to have been uncovered in Turkey during an excavation. See the photos.
Luigi Mangione latest; crash along Grand Avenue turns deadly | Morning News Brief
From the latest updates on a man who's accused of shooting and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson to a deadly crash in West Phoenix, here's a look at some of your top stories this morning.
From the latest updates on a man who's accused of shooting and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson to a deadly crash in West Phoenix, here's a look at some of your top stories this morning.
Samuel Bateman: Polygamist sect leader sentenced to 50 years in prison
A polygamist religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual “wives" including 10 underage girls was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Monday for coercing girls as young as 9 years old to submit to criminal sex acts with him and other adults, and for scheming to kidnap them from protective custody.
A polygamist religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual “wives" including 10 underage girls was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Monday for coercing girls as young as 9 years old to submit to criminal sex acts with him and other adults, and for scheming to kidnap them from protective custody.
Polygamist sect leader sentenced to 50 years in prison
A polygamist religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual ?wives" including 10 underage girls was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Monday for coercing girls as young as 9 years old to submit to criminal sex acts with him and other adults, and for scheming to kidnap them from protective custody.
A polygamist religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual ?wives" including 10 underage girls was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Monday for coercing girls as young as 9 years old to submit to criminal sex acts with him and other adults, and for scheming to kidnap them from protective custody.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder investigation latest; house fire in the West Valley | Morning News Brief
The latest in the investigation into UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder, polygamist sect leader set to be sentenced, and more – here's a look at some of the top stories this morning.
The latest in the investigation into UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder, polygamist sect leader set to be sentenced, and more – here's a look at some of the top stories this morning.
Polygamist sect leader to be sentenced
Samuel Bateman, the leader of a polygamist sect near the Arizona-Utah border, is set to be sentenced on December 9. Bateman had pleaded guilty to kidnapping and conspiring to transport underage girls across state lines.
Samuel Bateman, the leader of a polygamist sect near the Arizona-Utah border, is set to be sentenced on December 9. Bateman had pleaded guilty to kidnapping and conspiring to transport underage girls across state lines.
Notre Dame reopens 5 years after devastating fire
Notre Dame Cathedral reopens to the world this weekend, and it looks more magnificent than it has for generations.
Notre Dame Cathedral reopens to the world this weekend, and it looks more magnificent than it has for generations.
Hanukkah 2024: When is it and how is it celebrated?
This year, Hanukkah will begin on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and end on Jan. 2, 2025.
This year, Hanukkah will begin on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and end on Jan. 2, 2025.
Church bells across the U.S. to ring for Notre Dame’s reopening
Catholic churches nationwide have been invited to join in the celebration of Notre Dame’s grand reopening.
Catholic churches nationwide have been invited to join in the celebration of Notre Dame’s grand reopening.
Notre Dame to reopen 5 years after fire with Trump in attendance: What to know
Five years after a devastating fire, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will finally reopen to the public. Here's what to know about the devastating fire and reopening.
Five years after a devastating fire, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will finally reopen to the public. Here's what to know about the devastating fire and reopening.


















