United Methodist bishops acknowledge breakup is imminent

The United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops acknowledged the inevitable breakup of their denomination – a schism that will widen this weekend with the launch of a global movement led by theologically conservative Methodists.

Supreme Court to hear case of Bremerton football coach fired for praying on field

A former Washington state football coach who lost his job for praying on the field after games is making his case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.

Pennsylvania school board torpedoes After School Satan Club

There are currently four similar clubs operating in U.S. schools across the country, with regular attempts to expand.

New Jersey diocese agrees to $87.5M deal to settle sex abuse suits

A New Jersey Catholic diocese has agreed to pay $87.5 million to settle claims involving clergy sex abuse with some 300 alleged victims in one of the largest cash settlements involving the Catholic Church in the United States.

How some Easter traditions were inspired by ancient spring rituals

Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but a few aspects of the holiday were adopted from religions outside of Christianity.

45,000 Easter eggs drop from helicopter at Lago Vista High School

45,000 Easter eggs were dropped from a helicopter as part of the second annual Lago Egg Drop presented by Northlake Church.

Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in Ukraine

Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."

Repaired Texas synagogue reopens months after hostage crisis

After the 10-hour standoff on Jan. 15, the Texas synagogue was left with broken doors and windows, bullet holes and shattered glass.

Florida man facing battery charge after throwing beer bottle, threatening Muslim man, deputies say

A 72-year-old man was arrested and booked into jail after he allegedly threw a beer bottle at a Muslim man and made comments about his religion, and authorities are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.

East Austin church vandalized, over 30 windows damaged

Members of the Cristo Rey Catholic Church told FOX 7's Rudy Koski that a man came by and threw rocks into the windows as well as at other area businesses.

Ramadan 2022: What is the Islamic holy month? How is it celebrated?

Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. We consulted a religious leader and a doctor to answer commonly asked questions about the celebrations.

Pope begs forgiveness of Indigenous for Canada school abuses

More than 150,000 native children in Canada were forced to attend state-funded Christian schools from the 19th century until the 1970s. Now, Pope Francis is apologizing for the rampant physical and sexual abuse that took place.