Historic NYC churches welcome LGBTQ+ faithful
FOX 5 NY looks at how the LGBTQ+ community navigates faith and religion, and how churches across New York City are opening their doors to embrace them.
FOX 5 NY looks at how the LGBTQ+ community navigates faith and religion, and how churches across New York City are opening their doors to embrace them.
Maryland couple among those who died on pilgrimage to Mecca during extreme heat
FOX 5 learned over the weekend, a Bowie, Maryland couple who left earlier this month to embark on an Islamic pilgrimage died due to the extreme heat, according to the couple’s daughter.
FOX 5 learned over the weekend, a Bowie, Maryland couple who left earlier this month to embark on an Islamic pilgrimage died due to the extreme heat, according to the couple’s daughter.
Louisiana classrooms must display Ten Commandments under new law
Louisiana is now the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom - from kindergarten to state-funded universities.
Louisiana is now the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom - from kindergarten to state-funded universities.
Louisiana may require Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools
Louisiana could become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.
Louisiana could become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.
Pope Francis paves way for canonization of Carlo Acutis, first millennial saint
Pope Francis issued a decree on Thursday announcing the recognition of a miracle attributed to Bl. Carlo Acutis — clearing the way for the Italian teenager's canonization in the near future.
Pope Francis issued a decree on Thursday announcing the recognition of a miracle attributed to Bl. Carlo Acutis — clearing the way for the Italian teenager's canonization in the near future.
Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds
On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.
On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.
Several NYC-area Catholic schools set to close by end of school year
Four Catholic schools in the city and one in Westchester will all be closing down at the end of the year, with officials blaming declining enrollment, along with other factors.
Four Catholic schools in the city and one in Westchester will all be closing down at the end of the year, with officials blaming declining enrollment, along with other factors.
War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year's Passover observances
This year, for many Jews, the mood for Passover will be somber due to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and the rise of antisemitic incidents elsewhere.
This year, for many Jews, the mood for Passover will be somber due to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and the rise of antisemitic incidents elsewhere.
NYC Rabbi and Imam tackle hate speech, stress compassion and hope in troubled times
Religious leaders in New York City are working to adjust their message as Passover begins this evening, in the shadow of the ongoing war in the Middle East and the protests it has sparked.
Religious leaders in New York City are working to adjust their message as Passover begins this evening, in the shadow of the ongoing war in the Middle East and the protests it has sparked.
This Filipino villager was nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday
Ruben Enaje and other villagers participated in real-life crucifixions, which have become an annual tradition in his village in the Philippines.
Ruben Enaje and other villagers participated in real-life crucifixions, which have become an annual tradition in his village in the Philippines.
Here's what's open and closed on Good Friday 2024
Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.
Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.
Trump is selling Bibles for $59.99 ahead of Easter
Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.
Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.
Gold ring with mark of Christ lost 500 years ago recently found in excellent condition
Carved with the figure of Christ, the ring dates to the beginning of the 15th Century.
Carved with the figure of Christ, the ring dates to the beginning of the 15th Century.
Nashville Christian nightclub challenges tradition: No twerking, no drinking, just faith-fueled fun
The Cove, a Nashville nightclub with strict rules against twerking, drinking, and smoking, is making waves by offering a unique experience: Christian music and faith-filled fun.
The Cove, a Nashville nightclub with strict rules against twerking, drinking, and smoking, is making waves by offering a unique experience: Christian music and faith-filled fun.
Visiting pastor halts sermon to save woman choking on peppermint
Pastor Brandon Stewart, while delivering a sermon at Mt. Zion Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, swiftly transitioned from preacher to hero when he saved a woman from choking.
Pastor Brandon Stewart, while delivering a sermon at Mt. Zion Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, swiftly transitioned from preacher to hero when he saved a woman from choking.
Archdiocese of New York denounces transgender activist's funeral at St. Patrick's Cathedral
The funeral of renowned transgender activist Cecilia Gentili in St. Patrick's Cathedral elicited a denunciation of the event by a senior church official, who called the Mass a scandal.
The funeral of renowned transgender activist Cecilia Gentili in St. Patrick's Cathedral elicited a denunciation of the event by a senior church official, who called the Mass a scandal.
McDonald's offering filet-o-fish deal during Lent
The restaurant chain kicked off the special offer for the popular fish sandwich this week, and it’s available at participating locations.
The restaurant chain kicked off the special offer for the popular fish sandwich this week, and it’s available at participating locations.
Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
More U.S. adults now identify their religion as 'none' than anything else
A recent study by Pew Research finds that nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation.
A recent study by Pew Research finds that nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation.
Pastor pockets $1.3M on crypto scheme targeting Christians
Colorado pastor Eli Regalado and wife Kaitlyn "sold a cryptocurrency, known as the ‘INDXcoin,’ to members of the Christian community" and admitted to pocketing $1.3 million.
Colorado pastor Eli Regalado and wife Kaitlyn "sold a cryptocurrency, known as the ‘INDXcoin,’ to members of the Christian community" and admitted to pocketing $1.3 million.