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.

Pope Francis discharged from hospital: 'Still alive,' he jokes

Pope Francis, 86, spent 10 days at the same hospital in July 2021 following intestinal surgery for a bowel narrowing.

Pope Francis improving since hospitalization with infection, Vatican says

Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection and rested well overnight. The 86-year-old pope had part of one lung removed as a young man.

Ramadan 2023: Islamic Holy Month of fasting to begin Thursday, ISGH confirms

As Muslims around the world geared up for what is the holiest month in Islam, the Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH) announced the anticipated date will be Thursday.

Ramadan 2023: 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. And we've got you covered with answers to commonly asked questions about the holy month.

Notre Dame Cathedral set to reopen in December 2024, Paris officials say

Notre Dame’s iconic spire, which collapsed in the 2019 fire, will start to reappear above the monument this year in a powerful signal of its revival, officials said.

Holi 2023: Where to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Colors in Houston

Also known as the Festival of Colors, the Hindu celebration showcases the triumph of good over evil and the love of the god Radha Krishna. We've got a list of upcoming celebrations in the Houston area where you can participate

Seattle becomes first city in U.S. to ban caste discrimination

The Seattle City Council has added caste to the city’s anti-discrimination laws, becoming the first U.S. city to specifically ban caste discrimination.

Popeyes brings back seafood classics for Lent observers

The fast-food chain will bring back the Flounder Fish Sandwich and the Shrimp Tackle Box for a limited time.

Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand

The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.

Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’

Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.