Religion

Immigration 23 hours ago

Illinois church Nativity shows baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents

Illinois church sparks controversy with Nativity scene showing baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents, drawing criticism and praise for immigration commentary.

Religion 1 day ago

Church sparks controversy with empty Nativity scene and ICE enforcement message: 'Politicizing Christmas'

A Massachusetts Catholic church sparked controversy with a Nativity scene featuring a missing Holy Family and an "ICE was here" sign, drawing criticism from community members.

Secretary of State 1 day ago

Trump admin targets anti-Christian violence with new visa crackdown policy following Nigeria attacks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces policy allowing State Department to deny visas to individuals involved in religious freedom violations globally.

New York 2 days ago

Pastor announces gender transition during service with congregation: 'Giving up pretending to be a man'

Methodist pastor in Rochester announces transgender transition during Sunday service, revealing plans to identify as Phillippa and use she/her pronouns.

Latin America 2 days ago

Pope Leo urges dialogue over military action after failed Maduro-Trump call

Chicago-born pontiff Pope Leo urges economic pressure instead of military operations in Venezuela amid tensions between Trump and Maduro.

Africa 2 days ago

Experts dispute Nigerian government’s claims amid congressional probe of escalating attacks on Christians

Congress investigates ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria as lawmakers hear detailed testimony on targeted attacks and U.S. policy responses.

Pope Leo XIV 2 days ago

Reporter’s Notebook: On the papal plane and beyond — covering Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip

American-born Pope Leo's first foreign trip ends in Lebanon with emotional plea for hope as locals ask Vatican not to forget their struggling nation.

Campus Radicals 3 days ago

Catholic college defends hosting 'Trans Day of Remembrance' event

Catholic college faces criticism for hosting Trans Day of Remembrance event, sparking heated debate over LGBTQ+ inclusion at religious institutions.

Pope Leo XIV 4 days ago

Reporter's Notebook: Thanksgiving weekend in Turkey with an American pope, next stop Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV completes pilgrimage to Turkey, meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religious leaders while promoting peace and unity before traveling to Lebanon.

VIDEO 4 days ago

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Beirut, Lebanon

Pope Leo landed in Lebanon after a four-day trip to Turkey. ( Host broadcaster via Reuters.)

Pope Leo XIV 4 days ago

Pope Leo XIV begins Lebanon visit amid economic crisis, heightened security concerns

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon on the second leg of his historic first international trip as pontiff, visiting Christian communities amid regional tensions and ongoing crisis.

Pope Leo XIV 5 days ago

Pope Leo tours Istanbul's famous Blue Mosque, declines to pray alongside imam

Pope Leo XIV tours Istanbul's Blue Mosque but declines to pray, surprising Vatican officials who had to correct official records of the historic visit.

Pope Leo XIV 6 days ago

Pope Leo joins Eastern and Western patriarchs in Turkey to pray for Christian unity

Pope Leo XIV visits Turkey's ancient Nicaea site where Christian leaders pray for unity, commemorating the 1,700-year anniversary of the historic council.

Pope Leo XIV November 27

Pope Leo XIV opens first foreign trip in Turkey with a visit to Christianity’s early heartlands

Pope Leo XIV makes historic first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, marking 1,700 years since Council of Nicaea while supporting persecuted Christians.

Opinion November 27

Thanksgiving has deep Jewish roots and is a reminder of an important lesson

The spiritual link between Jewish Exodus story and American founding shaped the nation's moral foundation, with gratitude serving as an antidote to modern division.

Thailand November 25

Temple staff stunned to hear knocking from inside coffin brought in for cremation

Thai woman, 65, shocks Bangkok temple staff when knocking sounds emerge from her coffin after her brother brought her in for a cremation.

Africa November 24

50 kidnapped Catholic school students in Nigeria escape as some schools ordered to close

Fifty of 303 kidnapped students from Nigeria's St. Mary's School have escaped after Friday's attack. Pope Francis calls for immediate hostage release.

Donald Trump November 23

Trump admin slams South Africa for ‘weaponized’ G-20 presidency as summit ignores Christian persecution

Diplomatic row erupts as South Africa refuses U.S. embassy delegation at G-20 handover ceremony, prompting sharp rebuke from Trump administration officials.

World November 21

52 Catholic school students in Nigeria kidnapped by gunmen in latest attack: report

Nigeria sees another attack on Christians as gunmen abduct Catholic school students, following recent church and boarding school kidnapping incidents.

Opinion November 21

MIKE PENCE: No place for antisemitism in America today, tomorrow or ever

Former Vice President Mike Pence defends the U.S.-Israel alliance amid rising conservative debate, arguing America must stand with Israel for security and shared values.

Antisemitism Exposed November 20

New York leaders condemn 'intifada' chants targeting a synagogue led by a Holocaust survivor

New York elected officials condemned the protesters who chanted for "intifada" outside Manhattan's Park East Synagogue during a Jewish immigration event on Wednesday.

China November 19

China formally arrests 18 leaders of underground Zion Church amid religious crackdown

Chinese police formally arrest 18 underground church leaders, clearing way for potential prosecution and prison terms.

Chicago White Sox November 19

Pope Leo XIV receives invite to throw out first pitch at White Sox new stadium

Pope Leo XIV received an invite to throw out the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox's new stadium as long as his schedule will permit it. The pope is a huge White Sox fan.

Africa November 18

Nicki Minaj teams up with Trump's UN ambassador to spotlight 'genocide' of Christians in Nigeria

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz labeled the killing of Christians in Nigeria as “genocide wearing the mask of chaos."

Pope Leo XIV November 17

Pope Leo XIV calls out Christian persecution amid latest massacre of civilians in African nation

Pope Leo XIV calls out massacre in Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting global persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Sudan and other nations.

Opinion November 16

DR MARC SIEGEL: My Personal Miracle: A physician's lessons in faith and healing

Physician, author and Fox News contributor shares personal stories of faith, including the healing of his deaf son Samuel and keeping his 102-year-old father alive.

Travel November 16

Birthplace of Jesus to resume Christmas celebrations after war forced a two-year pause

Bethlehem announces return of Christmas celebrations starting Dec. 6 after two-year pause due to Gaza war. Mayor lights tree in historic Manger Square.

Fox Nation November 14

Martin Scorsese explores the legacy of St Patrick to kick off new season of Fox Nation’s ‘The Saints’

Fox Nation uncovers St. Patrick's legacy as Ireland's influential bishop in the first episode of the second season of "The Saints," helmed by film icon Martin Scorsese.

Travel November 14

Rumored supernatural sighting of Jesus in hillside town debunked by Pope Leo XIV

The Vatican officially rejected the Jesus apparitions reported in Dozulé, France, during the 1970s. The supernatural claims have been declared false after decades.

Faith November 13

Americans report dramatic drop in importance of faith, poll finds

A new Gallup survey shows a dramatic 17-point drop in American adults valuing religion in their daily lives since 2015, with only 49% saying faith is important.