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July 6, 2022

Pope Francis allows women on committee to advise appointment of bishops

Pope Francis will be appointing two women to the Dicastery for Bishops, an insider circle of advisors who help the pope evaluate priests and appoint bishops.

July 5, 2022

Highland Park July 4th parade shooting suspect entered synagogue near massacre in April, seemed 'out of place'

The suspect in the July 4th parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, had entered a synagogue earlier this year but "seemed out of place," a Rabbi said.

July 5, 2022

Crime typically heats up in summer, here is why this year may be worse than in the past

Summer brings a rise in violent crime, but this year could be worse as major cities continue to see crime surge from their previous record-highs in recent years.

July 5, 2022

Vatican warns Catholics in Hong Kong of coming persecution, says 'You better be prepared'

Hong Kong should expect an even harsher crackdown on Catholic churches and missionaries in the future, said the Vatican's Monsignor Javier Herrera-Corona.

July 5, 2022

Pope cheers overturn of Roe v. Wade, still needs time to read full decisions

The pope cheered the United States Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, saying that while he was not familiar with legal aspect, it was a commendable development.

July 5, 2022

NYC temple members travel to Ukraine border to bring comfort and 'bear witness'

Members of the Jewish congregation of Temple Emanu-El of NYC traveled to the Ukraine-Poland border recently, to bring comfort, bear witness and share their findings with others.

July 3, 2022

US religious leaders explain why faith in God hit lowest level ever, say COVID made it worse

Four Christian ministers spoke to Fox News Digital about a new Gallup poll that shows 81% of Americans believe in God, which is the lowest rate ever recorded.

July 2, 2022

Pope Francis: Mixing 'Marxist concepts' with Catholic Church is 'ideological exploitation'

Pope Francis spoke to Argentina's national news outlet Friday in a rare lengthy interview, during which he criticized Marxism-inspired liberation theology.

July 1, 2022

Former NBA star calls out persecution at religious freedom summit

Politicians and activists, including a basketball star, came together for the International Religious Freedom Summit. They were there to advocate for global religious freedom.

July 1, 2022

United Nations 'has no power,' Pope Francis says

Pope Francis, in a Spanish-language interview with Argentina's national news agency, dismissed the United Nations as "powerless" to affect meaningful change or preserve peace.