Pope Francis celebrates birthday amid church reforms, health concerns
Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.
Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.
Virginia senator tells Pope Francis to slow his roll on AI regulation
The United States is not ready to join a binding treaty proposed by Pope Francis to regulate artificial intelligence on a global scale, a top Senate Democrat says.
The United States is not ready to join a binding treaty proposed by Pope Francis to regulate artificial intelligence on a global scale, a top Senate Democrat says.
Anti-Semitic incidents up 337% since Oct. 7 Hamas attacks: ADL
The Anti-Defamation League says that since the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, there has been a spike in reports across the country of anti-Semitic incidents. Jake Kurz joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
The Anti-Defamation League says that since the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, there has been a spike in reports across the country of anti-Semitic incidents. Jake Kurz joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Gov. Abbott issues warning to Texas universities about teaching social agendas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave a speech that sounded more than like a lecture to university leaders about teaching social agendas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave a speech that sounded more than like a lecture to university leaders about teaching social agendas.
Harvard president to remain in position following backlash on antisemitism testimony
Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Antisemitism watchdog group gives Stanford a 'C' for campus climate
It’s written in a report-card style format, grading how hate incidents against Jewish people are identified, handled and how safe students feel.
It’s written in a report-card style format, grading how hate incidents against Jewish people are identified, handled and how safe students feel.
Arizona man arrested following 'religiously motivated terrorist attack' in Australia identified
The arrest, according to police in Australia's Queensland state, was made in connection with an incident in December 2022 that officials have characterized as a "religiously motivated terrorist attack."
The arrest, according to police in Australia's Queensland state, was made in connection with an incident in December 2022 that officials have characterized as a "religiously motivated terrorist attack."
DHS issues new guide to help houses of worship protect themselves
The Department of Homeland Security has a part of its agency that works with faith groups nationwide to help protect against violence directed at their facilities and their members.
The Department of Homeland Security has a part of its agency that works with faith groups nationwide to help protect against violence directed at their facilities and their members.
Saint Mary Cathedral installs St. Michael statue
The statue of St. Michael was recently commissioned to be installed in a niche in the bell tower at Saint Mary Cathedral.
The statue of St. Michael was recently commissioned to be installed in a niche in the bell tower at Saint Mary Cathedral.
Pope Francis says he has acute bronchitis, will avoid traveling
Pope Francis says he is suffering from acute and infectious bronchitis.
Pope Francis says he is suffering from acute and infectious bronchitis.
Elon Musk visits Israel to meet leaders amid allegations of antisemitism on X
The billionaire has faced accusations from the Anti-Defamation League and others of tolerating antisemitic messages on the social media platform since purchasing it in 2022.
The billionaire has faced accusations from the Anti-Defamation League and others of tolerating antisemitic messages on the social media platform since purchasing it in 2022.
Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
Dept. of Education launches probe into antisemitic, anti-Muslim discrimination at schools
Six colleges and one school district are under investigation for these alleged incidents amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Six colleges and one school district are under investigation for these alleged incidents amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
M. Russell Ballard, prominent Mormon leader, dies at 95
One of the highest ranking leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, M. Russell Ballard, has died. He was 95.
One of the highest ranking leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, M. Russell Ballard, has died. He was 95.
Diwali record set as millions of Indians celebrate amid air pollution worries
A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.
A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.
Texas bishop, conservative critic removed by Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Saturday ordered the removal of the bishop of Tyler, Texas, a conservative prelate active on social media who has been a fierce critic of the pontiff and has come to symbolize the polarization within the U.S. Catholic hierarchy.
Pope Francis on Saturday ordered the removal of the bishop of Tyler, Texas, a conservative prelate active on social media who has been a fierce critic of the pontiff and has come to symbolize the polarization within the U.S. Catholic hierarchy.
Austin synagogue reflects on 2021 fire on 2-year anniversary
The Austin synagogue, that was intentionally set on fire in 2021, held a commemoration on Wednesday. They reflected on the path of moving forward.
The Austin synagogue, that was intentionally set on fire in 2021, held a commemoration on Wednesday. They reflected on the path of moving forward.
'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
Ouija boards and other attempts to converse with the dead are spiritually dangerous practices that should not be viewed as innocent fun, an exorcist priest told Fox News Digital.
Ouija boards and other attempts to converse with the dead are spiritually dangerous practices that should not be viewed as innocent fun, an exorcist priest told Fox News Digital.
6-year-old boy killed, mother seriously wounded in hate crime motivated by Israeli-Hamas war, police say
An 6-year-old boy is dead, and his mother seriously wounded after they were both stabbed more than a dozen times Saturday in a Chicago suburb.
An 6-year-old boy is dead, and his mother seriously wounded after they were both stabbed more than a dozen times Saturday in a Chicago suburb.
Hamas threats against Jewish community prompt City of Austin to go on high alert
Austin police are stepping up security and city leaders are speaking out after reports of Hamas calling for a "Day of Rage" targeting Jewish communities all over the world Friday.
Austin police are stepping up security and city leaders are speaking out after reports of Hamas calling for a "Day of Rage" targeting Jewish communities all over the world Friday.