Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observed on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observed on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
Rapper Ye issues a Hebrew apology for previous antisemitic comments
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew on Tuesday.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew on Tuesday.
Pope Francis, in Christmas Day blessing, begs for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Pope Francis celebrates birthday amid church reforms, health concerns
Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.
Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.
Harvard president to remain in position following backlash on antisemitism testimony
Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Jewish man sucker-punched, kicked in antisemitic Brooklyn attack
A Jewish man was sucked punched and beaten by an attacker spewing antisemitic slurs in the latest of a surge of hate crimes across the city.
A Jewish man was sucked punched and beaten by an attacker spewing antisemitic slurs in the latest of a surge of hate crimes across the city.
Pope Francis says he has acute bronchitis, will avoid traveling
Pope Francis says he is suffering from acute and infectious bronchitis.
Pope Francis says he is suffering from acute and infectious bronchitis.
Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
M. Russell Ballard, prominent Mormon leader, dies at 95
One of the highest ranking leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, M. Russell Ballard, has died. He was 95.
One of the highest ranking leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, M. Russell Ballard, has died. He was 95.
Diwali record set as millions of Indians celebrate amid air pollution worries
A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.
A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.
'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
Ouija boards and other attempts to converse with the dead are spiritually dangerous practices that should not be viewed as innocent fun, an exorcist priest told Fox News Digital.
Ouija boards and other attempts to converse with the dead are spiritually dangerous practices that should not be viewed as innocent fun, an exorcist priest told Fox News Digital.
Tennessee pastor dies during Ironman triathlon
Tragedy struck during the Ironman 70.3 Memphis triathlon as a pastor lost his life while participating in the event.
Tragedy struck during the Ironman 70.3 Memphis triathlon as a pastor lost his life while participating in the event.
Country singer Thomas Rhett stops Nashville concert to pray for fan in medical emergency
While performing his concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, this weekend, country singer Thomas Rhett was alerted to a situation in the crowd.
While performing his concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, this weekend, country singer Thomas Rhett was alerted to a situation in the crowd.
America's nonreligious are a growing, diverse phenomenon, surveys show
Ask Americans what their religion is, and nearly 1 in 3 say this -- none.
Ask Americans what their religion is, and nearly 1 in 3 say this -- none.
American tourist arrested for smashing ancient Roman statues at Israel museum
The tourist's lawyer said he was suffering from a mental disorder that psychiatrists have labeled the Jerusalem syndrome.
The tourist's lawyer said he was suffering from a mental disorder that psychiatrists have labeled the Jerusalem syndrome.
Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.
Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.
Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
Judge rules Cardinal Theodore McCarrick incompetent for trial in decades-old sexual assault case
The once-powerful Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick will not stand trial on charges he sexually assaulted a teenage boy decades ago.
The once-powerful Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick will not stand trial on charges he sexually assaulted a teenage boy decades ago.
Maui church serves as beacon of hope standing unscathed amid charred rubble caused by deadly wildfires
The Hawaii wildfire has killed dozens and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. But one building stands tall among the ruins – a beloved church.
The Hawaii wildfire has killed dozens and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. But one building stands tall among the ruins – a beloved church.
Maui wildfires: Mormon church confirms 5 Latter-day Saints among those dead
The Mormon church said four of the members were part of the same family.
The Mormon church said four of the members were part of the same family.