Los Angeles church to eliminate $5.3M in medical debt for low-income families
A Los Angeles church is paying off $5.3 million worth of medical debt for nearly 6,000 households in Southern California, according to one of the church’s pastors.
A Los Angeles church is paying off $5.3 million worth of medical debt for nearly 6,000 households in Southern California, according to one of the church’s pastors.
FOX 7 Discussion: Papal rule change regarding sex abuse cases
Diocese of Austin priest Father James Misko joins Marcel Clarke to discuss how the papal rule change regarding sex abuse cases will impact local Catholic churches.
Diocese of Austin priest Father James Misko joins Marcel Clarke to discuss how the papal rule change regarding sex abuse cases will impact local Catholic churches.
Evangelical magazine Christianity Today: Trump must go
A major evangelical Christian magazine founded by the late Rev. Billy Graham on Thursday published an editorial calling for President Donald Trump’s removal from office.
A major evangelical Christian magazine founded by the late Rev. Billy Graham on Thursday published an editorial calling for President Donald Trump’s removal from office.
Church pays off $1.62-million of medical debt for families
“We found out that there’s over $3 million in deferred medical debt in our city,” said Access Church’s lead pastor Jason Burns. "This $3 million is owned by people who live at less than half of the federal poverty line.”
“We found out that there’s over $3 million in deferred medical debt in our city,” said Access Church’s lead pastor Jason Burns. "This $3 million is owned by people who live at less than half of the federal poverty line.”
Historic downtown Austin church celebrates 90th anniversary
Central Christian Church of Austin is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.
Central Christian Church of Austin is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.
Kanye West and Joel Osteen listen to West’s new music at Lakewood Church
After a positive reaction from the audience while listening to "God Is" on Kanye West's new album, Osteen complimented West, saying, “You said more in 60 seconds than I say in my 30-minute message right there.”
After a positive reaction from the audience while listening to "God Is" on Kanye West's new album, Osteen complimented West, saying, “You said more in 60 seconds than I say in my 30-minute message right there.”
Free tickets to Kanye West’s Lakewood Church performance being resold for $500
The free tickets to Kanye West’s performance on Sunday at Lakewood Church sold out in minutes – and now they are being resold for hundreds of dollars.
The free tickets to Kanye West’s performance on Sunday at Lakewood Church sold out in minutes – and now they are being resold for hundreds of dollars.
Texas faith-based pregnancy centers to offer contraceptives
A network of Christian pregnancy centers in Texas will be offering contraceptive options next year, according to the Associated Press.
A network of Christian pregnancy centers in Texas will be offering contraceptive options next year, according to the Associated Press.
North Carolina teacher suspended after allegedly segregating students based on political, religious beliefs
A North Carolina teacher was suspended after she allegedly segregated students — based on their religious and political beliefs.
A North Carolina teacher was suspended after she allegedly segregated students — based on their religious and political beliefs.
Demario Davis 'Man of God' headband sales explode after NFL fine, he's giving it all to charity
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis' has raised $120,000 for a local Mississippi hospital through the sale of his "Man of God" headband that earned him a fine from the NFL back in September.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis' has raised $120,000 for a local Mississippi hospital through the sale of his "Man of God" headband that earned him a fine from the NFL back in September.
Share of Americans with no religious affiliation growing
.The portion of Americans with no religious affiliation is rising significantly, in tandem with a sharp drop in the percentage that identifies as Christians, according to new data from the Pew Research Center.
.The portion of Americans with no religious affiliation is rising significantly, in tandem with a sharp drop in the percentage that identifies as Christians, according to new data from the Pew Research Center.
$3G 'Jesus Shoes' filled with holy water sell out within minutes
A limited-edition sneaker, which is filled with holy water in the soles and blessed by a priest, sold out within minutes of its debut, despite each pair costing a whopping $3,000.
A limited-edition sneaker, which is filled with holy water in the soles and blessed by a priest, sold out within minutes of its debut, despite each pair costing a whopping $3,000.
‘Demonstration of God’s love’: Indiana church pays off $7.8M in medical debt for 5,940 families
An Indiana church congregation is paying off $7.8 million in medical debt for approximately 5,940 families, the congregation said in a press release last week.
An Indiana church congregation is paying off $7.8 million in medical debt for approximately 5,940 families, the congregation said in a press release last week.
‘It’s hot where you’re going’: Church tells thief who stole AC unit to keep it with message on sign
An Ohio church used its message sign to condemn the actions of a thief who stole a brand new air conditioning unit from the grounds.
An Ohio church used its message sign to condemn the actions of a thief who stole a brand new air conditioning unit from the grounds.
Atheist group's "In No God We Trust" banners stir controversy in Fort Worth
Banners saying “In No God We Trust" are stirring up controversy in downtown Fort Worth.
Banners saying “In No God We Trust" are stirring up controversy in downtown Fort Worth.
Additional security possible for religious organizations
Additional security measures could soon be available for religious organizations. It's in response to growing concern over mass shooting incidents in public spaces, including churches. FOX 7's Ashley Paredez has more.
Additional security measures could soon be available for religious organizations. It's in response to growing concern over mass shooting incidents in public spaces, including churches. FOX 7's Ashley Paredez has more.
East Austin pastor is unlikely 'open carry' advocate
As the battle for "open carry" was waged on the house floor on Friday, an unlikely open carry supporter cheered on from his church office.
As the battle for "open carry" was waged on the house floor on Friday, an unlikely open carry supporter cheered on from his church office.
Looking ahead to the debate over religious freedom laws
The head of a major state business association joined several civil rights advocates Tuesday to speak out against proposed religious freedom laws.
The head of a major state business association joined several civil rights advocates Tuesday to speak out against proposed religious freedom laws.
Some Texas lawmakers oppose changing religious objection law
Texas lawmakers and top business leaders are vowing to kill two proposed amendments to the state's existing religious freedom law.
Texas lawmakers and top business leaders are vowing to kill two proposed amendments to the state's existing religious freedom law.
Local church brings food, shoes to Austin's homeless on Easter
Sunday, members of the Austin New Church served an Easter meal to as many members of the homeless community as they could."It feels pretty incredible.
Sunday, members of the Austin New Church served an Easter meal to as many members of the homeless community as they could."It feels pretty incredible.