Pope Francis to skip Sunday public blessing as he recovers from major surgery

Pope Francis, “wisely" following doctors’ advice, will skip Sunday’s customary public blessing to allow himself to heal after abdominal surgery.

3 US states remove all time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits

Maryland, Maine and Vermont are the only three U.S. states to have eliminated the statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits. However, other states are poised to take action.

Pope Francis undergoes intestinal surgery, will remain at hospital for several days

Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital Wednesday to repair a hernia in his intestine, the latest malady to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago.

Mormon missionary killed, 3 others hurt in Brazil bus crash

Church leaders said 20-year-old Elder Izaak Orion Card, 20, of Anchorage, Alaska, lost his life in a rural area near the city of Tibagi.

Pope Francis gets back to work after battling fever

Pope Francis resumed regular appointments on Saturday, one day after canceling his schedule due to a fever.

Timothy Keller, prominent NYC-based pastor and best-selling author, dies at 72

Timothy Keller, a pastor and best-selling author who founded the influential Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, died after a three-year bout with pancreatic cancer.

Legacy Celebration Service for late Atlanta pastor Dr. Charles F. Stanley

Dr. Charles Stanley, who led First Baptist Atlanta for decades and was the founder of In Touch Ministries, has died. He was 90 years old.

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday amid joy and tragedy

After the Ramadan month of fasting, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with feasts and family visits. The day has ushered in a day of prayers and joy for many around the world.

Supreme Court signals it will make it easier for workers to claim religious accommodations
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The Supreme Court has heard a case that could expand the rights of workers wanting accommodations from employees because of their religious beliefs. FOX looks into what it could mean for freedom of religion.

Supreme Court hears Christian mail carrier's religious tolerance case

The Supreme Court is being asked to decide under what circumstances businesses must accommodate the needs of religious employees.

Pope Francis slams 'insinuations' against John Paul II as baseless

An audiotape from a purported Roman mobster insinuated that John Paul would go out looking for underage girls to molest. The Vatican calls it "slanderous."

Fire tears through Massachusetts church on Easter Sunday

The fire at a church in Cambridge broke out not long after Easter services, prompting a partial roof collapse, officials said.

Ramadan 2023: Mayor Turner to speak at 24th annual Houston Iftar dinner

More than 2,000 guests are expected to attend the annual Iftar dinner, where after Muslims have fasted from sunrise to sunset (abstaining from eating or drinking - yes, even water) will enjoy a lovely meal together.