Religion - Page 299

November 23, 2020

Former Air Force chaplain claims he was discriminated against for preaching sermon against sexual immorality

After 28 years of U.S. military service, embattled former Air Force Chaplain Curt Cizek is still fighting for his religious rights in the aftermath of a sermon he delivered almost seven years ago that upended his life.

November 23, 2020

NBA players travel to Vatican to discuss social justice work with Pope Francis

A delegation of NBA players traveled to the Vatican on Monday to meet with Pope Francis to discuss the league’s efforts to combat social injustice. 

November 22, 2020

Should places of worship be granted essential status?

Vice president and executive director of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty Montse Alvarado weighs in on 'The Next Revolution.'

November 21, 2020

Mahershala Ali says he refused to film sex scene because of his religion

Mahershala Ali says he has turned down sex scenes in movies due to his religious beliefs.

November 20, 2020

Instagram helps Vatican trace bikini model 'like' that seemed to come from pope

The Vatican and Facebook are working together to find the origins of a "like" on a bikini model's photo that appeared to come from Pope Francis' account.

November 19, 2020

Ambassador Callista Gingrich: US fighting anti-Semitism at home and abroad

The U.S. Embassy to the Holy See is hosting a virtual symposium Thursday titled “Never Again: Confronting the Global Rise of Anti-Semitism.”

November 19, 2020

Is next round of COVID-19 restrictions a threat to religious freedom?

Pastor Robert Jeffress and former Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Yoo weigh in on 'Fox News @ Night.'

November 18, 2020

Louisiana pastor seeks emergency relief from criminal charges after defying ban on large gatherings

Louisiana Pastor Tony Spell filed an emergency order with the Supreme Court Wednesday, seeking relief from criminal charges brought against him for holding large church services that violated Gov. John Bel Edward's orders. 

November 18, 2020

Nigeria’s Christians become target of genocide as international community remains silent: advocates

The religious persecution of Christians in Nigeria is teetering on genocide, religious leaders and foreign policy analysts caution in a desperate bid for the international community to take urgent action.

November 15, 2020

French Catholics protest for end to lockdown on Mass

With banners reading “Let us Pray” and “We Want Mass,” Catholic protesters held scattered demonstrations around France on Sunday to demand that authorities relax virus lockdown measures to allow religious services.