Immigrants living in sanctuary at Austin churches can stay for another year
After meeting with immigration agents on Monday, both Hilda Ramirez and Alirio Gamez were granted deferred action for another year.
After meeting with immigration agents on Monday, both Hilda Ramirez and Alirio Gamez were granted deferred action for another year.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Suspect in custody for vandalizing East Austin church, police say
Austin police have arrested a man they say vandalized Cristo Rey Catholic Church in East Austin early Friday morning.
Austin police have arrested a man they say vandalized Cristo Rey Catholic Church in East Austin early Friday morning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Supreme Court sides with Texas death row inmate over prayer during execution
The Supreme Court sided with Texas death row inmate John Henry Ramirez who sought to have his pastor be allowed to pray out loud and touch him during his execution.
The Supreme Court sided with Texas death row inmate John Henry Ramirez who sought to have his pastor be allowed to pray out loud and touch him during his execution.
19-year-old charged for Congregation Beth Israel fire in Austin, Texas
Franklin Barrett Sechriest was reportedly seen on video carrying a five-gallon container and toilet paper toward Congregation Beth Israel in Austin before the fire.
Franklin Barrett Sechriest was reportedly seen on video carrying a five-gallon container and toilet paper toward Congregation Beth Israel in Austin before the fire.
Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston resigns after internal probe finds evidence of misconduct
Brian Houston, a founder of the megachurch Hillsong, has resigned after an internal investigation by its board found evidence of misconduct.
Brian Houston, a founder of the megachurch Hillsong, has resigned after an internal investigation by its board found evidence of misconduct.
Two people shot at historic Indianapolis Jewish Community Center, police say
The JCC of Indianapolis traces its roots to 1914.
The JCC of Indianapolis traces its roots to 1914.
Arizona Catholic priest resigns over wrongly-used word during baptism; what you should know about the mix-up
In a unique situation for people of the catholic faith, a priest in Arizona is stepping down because diocesan officials in Phoenix determined the words he was using during baptisms were wrong, thus invalidating them.
In a unique situation for people of the catholic faith, a priest in Arizona is stepping down because diocesan officials in Phoenix determined the words he was using during baptisms were wrong, thus invalidating them.
Police, FBI investigating anti-Semitic flyers found in Colleyville as hate crime
Colleyville police have contacted the FBI over anti-Semitic and white separatist flyers found in driveways, and they are being investigated as a hate crime.
Colleyville police have contacted the FBI over anti-Semitic and white separatist flyers found in driveways, and they are being investigated as a hate crime.
Satanic Temple opens 'After School Satan Club' at elementary school in Moline, Illinois
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.
Retired pope asks for pardon in handling of abuse cases, admits no wrongdoing
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is asking forgiveness in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases. But he is not admitting to any personal or specific wrongdoing.
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is asking forgiveness in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases. But he is not admitting to any personal or specific wrongdoing.
Catholic celibacy rules should be loosened, cardinal says
A cardinal in Germany has advocated loosening celibacy rules for Catholic priests.
A cardinal in Germany has advocated loosening celibacy rules for Catholic priests.
Colleyville synagogue standoff: Man who allegedly sold gun to suspect charged by feds
Henry "Michael" Williams was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm after authorities say he sold the weapon that Maisal Akram used to hold a rabbi and three others hostage for hours.
Henry "Michael" Williams was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm after authorities say he sold the weapon that Maisal Akram used to hold a rabbi and three others hostage for hours.
Jewish leaders mark first Sabbath since Texas synagogue hostage siege
Jewish leaders marked the first Sabbath since last weekend's hostage-taking at Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, with a show of defiance against it and other acts of antisemitism.
Jewish leaders marked the first Sabbath since last weekend's hostage-taking at Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, with a show of defiance against it and other acts of antisemitism.
Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist monk, dies at 95
Thich Nhat Hanh, the revered Zen Buddhist monk who helped spread the practice of mindfulness in the West and socially engaged Buddhism in the East, has died. He was 95.
Thich Nhat Hanh, the revered Zen Buddhist monk who helped spread the practice of mindfulness in the West and socially engaged Buddhism in the East, has died. He was 95.