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.
'Total surrender and dedication to Jesus': Watch Hulk Hogan get baptized in Florida
Former WWE and reality TV star Hulk Hogan dedicated his life to Christ recently in Florida.
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 says he has acute bronchitis, will avoid traveling
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.
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.
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.
Local Jewish community focus on hostages held by Hamas as war reaches 30-day mark
Fighting is intensifying in the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces say they’re stepping up pressure on Hamas, ahead of a full-scale attack on Gaza City.
Montgomery County police investigate vandalism at Phoenixville mosque
Upper Providence police are investigating an act of vandalism at a Phoenixville mosque after a suspect is seen writing what police say is anti-Muslim rhetoric.
'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.
2 years after fire destroyed SW Philly church, congregation gathers to open doors on new building
Two years after an electrical fire destroyed a Southwest Philadelphia church, Sunday that church finally opened its doors to the community.
Increase in harassment against Muslim, Jewish Americans reported since Hamas attacks
Muslim and Jewish civil rights groups say they’ve seen large increases in reports of harassment against members of their communities since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.
6-year-old boy killed, mother seriously wounded in hate crime motivated by Israeli-Hamas war, police say
An 6-year-old boy is dead, and his mother seriously wounded after they were both stabbed more than a dozen times Saturday in a Chicago suburb.
Group with Nazi armbands had incident with Jewish person at Fort Worth restaurant
A group of Nazi sympathizers were recorded dining inside a Fort Worth restaurant.
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.
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.
Mercer County now home to massive Hindu place of worship
The newly constructed BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville, will soon open its doors to the public.
