Maryland couple among those who died on pilgrimage to Mecca during extreme heat
FOX 5 learned over the weekend, a Bowie, Maryland couple who left earlier this month to embark on an Islamic pilgrimage died due to the extreme heat, according to the couple’s daughter.
FOX 5 learned over the weekend, a Bowie, Maryland couple who left earlier this month to embark on an Islamic pilgrimage died due to the extreme heat, according to the couple’s daughter.
German researchers decode earliest known written record of Jesus' childhood
The 1,600-year-old document is a copy of the apocryphal Gospel of Thomas, Germany researchers say.
The 1,600-year-old document is a copy of the apocryphal Gospel of Thomas, Germany researchers say.
Louisiana may require Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools
Louisiana could become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.
Louisiana could become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.
Pope Francis paves way for canonization of Carlo Acutis, first millennial saint
Pope Francis issued a decree on Thursday announcing the recognition of a miracle attributed to Bl. Carlo Acutis — clearing the way for the Italian teenager's canonization in the near future.
Pope Francis issued a decree on Thursday announcing the recognition of a miracle attributed to Bl. Carlo Acutis — clearing the way for the Italian teenager's canonization in the near future.
Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds
On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.
On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.
Flood cleanup now underway at historic Central Texas church
A hundred-year-old church in Coryell County is undergoing cleanup and repairs after a nearby creek flooded the building.
A hundred-year-old church in Coryell County is undergoing cleanup and repairs after a nearby creek flooded the building.
Columbia University rabbi urges Jewish students to go home amid protests
Columbia University Rabbi urged Jewish students to go home due to "extreme antisemitism and anarchy".
Columbia University Rabbi urged Jewish students to go home due to "extreme antisemitism and anarchy".
Men dump water on women in this longstanding Easter Monday tradition
The annual tradition dates back hundreds of years and takes place every year in a village in Hungary.
The annual tradition dates back hundreds of years and takes place every year in a village in Hungary.
This Filipino villager was nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday
Ruben Enaje and other villagers participated in real-life crucifixions, which have become an annual tradition in his village in the Philippines.
Ruben Enaje and other villagers participated in real-life crucifixions, which have become an annual tradition in his village in the Philippines.
Here's what's open and closed on Good Friday 2024
Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.
Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.
Trump is selling Bibles for $59.99 ahead of Easter
Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.
Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.
Antisemitism complaints at UC Berkeley investigated by House committee
UC Berkeley is the latest university to be added to a list of schools under investigation by the federal government for antisemitism; Cal was told on Tuesday at the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for possible antisemitism on the campus.
UC Berkeley is the latest university to be added to a list of schools under investigation by the federal government for antisemitism; Cal was told on Tuesday at the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for possible antisemitism on the campus.
Gold ring with mark of Christ lost 500 years ago recently found in excellent condition
Carved with the figure of Christ, the ring dates to the beginning of the 15th Century.
Carved with the figure of Christ, the ring dates to the beginning of the 15th Century.
Nashville Christian nightclub challenges tradition: No twerking, no drinking, just faith-fueled fun
The Cove, a Nashville nightclub with strict rules against twerking, drinking, and smoking, is making waves by offering a unique experience: Christian music and faith-filled fun.
The Cove, a Nashville nightclub with strict rules against twerking, drinking, and smoking, is making waves by offering a unique experience: Christian music and faith-filled fun.
First Baptist Church NBC welcomes youngest-ever pastor
First Baptist Church NBC has welcomed its youngest-ever pastor and will soon welcome a new name to continue its nearly 160-year history.
First Baptist Church NBC has welcomed its youngest-ever pastor and will soon welcome a new name to continue its nearly 160-year history.
Visiting pastor halts sermon to save woman choking on peppermint
Pastor Brandon Stewart, while delivering a sermon at Mt. Zion Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, swiftly transitioned from preacher to hero when he saved a woman from choking.
Pastor Brandon Stewart, while delivering a sermon at Mt. Zion Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, swiftly transitioned from preacher to hero when he saved a woman from choking.
McDonald's offering filet-o-fish deal during Lent
The restaurant chain kicked off the special offer for the popular fish sandwich this week, and it’s available at participating locations.
The restaurant chain kicked off the special offer for the popular fish sandwich this week, and it’s available at participating locations.
Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Austin pastor fired for alleged predatory history
A popular church in Austin has fired one of its pastors after finding out about a lengthy history of sexual misconduct allegations.
A popular church in Austin has fired one of its pastors after finding out about a lengthy history of sexual misconduct allegations.
Too pretty? Easter poster depicting fresh-faced Jesus prompts criticism in Spain
The poster is an annual tradition in predominantly Catholic Spain, but this year's version is generating controversy for its depiction of Jesus.
The poster is an annual tradition in predominantly Catholic Spain, but this year's version is generating controversy for its depiction of Jesus.