Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.
Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
Texas judge who refused to officiate same-sex weddings awarded $640K
A Texas judge was awarded more than $600,000 after she was disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex marriages, citing her religious beliefs.
A Texas judge was awarded more than $600,000 after she was disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex marriages, citing her religious beliefs.
FBI fires analysts linked to controversial 'Catholic ideology' memo
Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists" were fired by the agency The dismissals reignited a political battle over allegations that federal law enforcement targeted religious conservatives.
Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists" were fired by the agency The dismissals reignited a political battle over allegations that federal law enforcement targeted religious conservatives.
Pentagon cuts 180 faiths from military recognition list — here's what remains
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
Priest removed as exorcist after remarks about UFOs and demons
A prominent Catholic priest was removed from his role as an exorcist in his archdiocese after comments he made linking UFOs to the presence of demon activity in a recent Facebook post.
A prominent Catholic priest was removed from his role as an exorcist in his archdiocese after comments he made linking UFOs to the presence of demon activity in a recent Facebook post.
Pope calls for strong AI regulations in new manifesto
Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.
Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.
San Diego mosque shooting: Police were searching for teens before bloodshed
Hours before an attack at a San Diego mosque that killed three men, including a security guard hailed as a hero, police were racing to find the two teenagers who would ultimately be deemed responsible.
Hours before an attack at a San Diego mosque that killed three men, including a security guard hailed as a hero, police were racing to find the two teenagers who would ultimately be deemed responsible.
Texas sues 'TexAM' over alleged fake degrees and confusing Texas A&M branding
The state of Texas is suing "Texas American Muslim University" (TexAM) for allegedly operating an illegal, unaccredited school and using branding deceptively similar to Texas A&M University.
The state of Texas is suing "Texas American Muslim University" (TexAM) for allegedly operating an illegal, unaccredited school and using branding deceptively similar to Texas A&M University.
Rededicate 250 prayer rally draws thousands to National Mall
A daylong prayer rally drew thousands of people to the National Mall on Sunday where they heard speeches from prominent religious and political figures.
A daylong prayer rally drew thousands of people to the National Mall on Sunday where they heard speeches from prominent religious and political figures.
West Virginia pastor found guilty of reaching under woman’s skirt during meeting
Jason Lee Allen was found guilty of sexually motivated misdemeanor battery after prosecutors said he reached under a 24-year-old woman’s skirt.
Jason Lee Allen was found guilty of sexually motivated misdemeanor battery after prosecutors said he reached under a 24-year-old woman’s skirt.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn introduces BOOT Sharia Law Act to bar 'anti-American' immigrants
Sen. John Cornyn has introduced the BOOT Sharia Law Act to prevent noncitizens who support Sharia law or anti-American ideologies from entering or staying in the United States.
Sen. John Cornyn has introduced the BOOT Sharia Law Act to prevent noncitizens who support Sharia law or anti-American ideologies from entering or staying in the United States.
EEOC sues Texas Chick-fil-A operator for religious discrimination and wrongful termination
The EEOC says the franchisee violated federal law when they fired an employee instead of reasonably accommodating her request to not work on Saturdays as per her religion.
The EEOC says the franchisee violated federal law when they fired an employee instead of reasonably accommodating her request to not work on Saturdays as per her religion.
Former beauty mogul, co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics left his fortune and will soon be ordained a priest
He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.
He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.
Paxton investigating school districts for Ten Commandments posting compliance
In a statement Thursday, Paxton said he was requiring more than two dozen schools to “produce documents regarding the display or lack thereof of the Ten Commandments and their policies regarding SB 10."
In a statement Thursday, Paxton said he was requiring more than two dozen schools to “produce documents regarding the display or lack thereof of the Ten Commandments and their policies regarding SB 10."
Muslim celebration at Grand Prairie water park canceled after Gov. Abbott threatens to pull city funding
A planned celebration of an important Muslim holiday at a Grand Prairie water park has been canceled after backlash from Texas Governor Greg Abbott over religious discrimination.
A planned celebration of an important Muslim holiday at a Grand Prairie water park has been canceled after backlash from Texas Governor Greg Abbott over religious discrimination.
Church vandalized again in less than a year
The mural outside of Life in the City church has been vandalized, marking the second time the church has been hit in less than a year. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more.
The mural outside of Life in the City church has been vandalized, marking the second time the church has been hit in less than a year. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more.
LGBTQ+ supportive church vandalized again for second time in less than a year
The mural outside of Life in the City church has been vandalized, marking the second time the church has been targeted in less than a year.
The mural outside of Life in the City church has been vandalized, marking the second time the church has been targeted in less than a year.
Viral 'Scientology speed run' trend raises safety concerns in Hollywood
A viral TikTok trend shows people rushing into Scientology buildings in Hollywood, raising safety concerns.
A viral TikTok trend shows people rushing into Scientology buildings in Hollywood, raising safety concerns.
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.