San Francisco archbishop bans Pelosi from receiving communion over abortion support

San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said Friday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is barred from receiving Holy Communion over her support for abortion rights.

Houses being built to reflect culture, religion of the homeowners
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As the U.S. and Houston populations are becoming more diverse, that's sparking a trend in homebuilding that appeal to different cultures. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.

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.

'Bunnies on the Bayou' returns to downtown Houston for Easter Sunday

Bunnies on the Bayou is a fundraising event benefitting several LGBTQ+ non-profit organizations and after a two-year hiatus, the community event has returned!

Houston PD, Arab American Center serves 700 refugee families hot meals, groceries, toys for Ramadan

As celebrations kicked off for Easter weekend, Ramadan celebrations remain underway for Houston's Muslim community and our local police department worked with a nonprofit to help out refugees.

Water Park in New Caney hides more than 4,000 Easter eggs for guests

More than 4,000 Easter eggs were hidden for guests at Big Rivers Water Park & Adventures to find throughout the day with admission starting at $24.99 and children under 48 inches get in free!

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.

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.

Jewish-owned bakery showing 'sweet' support to Houston's Muslim community for Ramadan

As Ramadan celebrations kick off around the world, a Jewish-owned bakery in southwest Houston is showing love and support to the city's Muslim community during the holy month with Ramadan butter cookies.

Houston city leaders, law enforcement ready for Ramadan 2022 amid dwindling COVID-19 cases

As Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, FOX 26 spoke with Houston City Councilmember Letitia Plummer and HPD's South Asian and Middle Eastern Community Liasion to see how they're gearing up.

HPD South Asian & Middle Eastern Community Liaison ready for Ramadan 2022
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FOX 26 sat down with Senior Police Officer A. Khan who serves as the South Asian and Middle Eastern Community Liasion for the Houston Police Department to talk 2022 Ramadan celebrations.

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.