Pope Francis delivers Christmas message, calls for 'silence of arms'
In his annual Christmas message, Pope Francis urged the world to “silence the sound of arms" and find reconciliation, “even (with) our enemies."
Crossway Church holds annual holiday toy giveaway
Families are having a happy holiday thanks to Crossway Church in Phoenix. A line wrapped around the building on Sunday for its annual toy giveaway. Hundreds of families picked out gifts to put under the tree, and organizers called it a labor of love.
Thief returns baby Jesus statue stolen from nativity scene with apology note
A thief in Colorado stole a baby Jesus figurine from a local nativity scene, and it was later returned with an apology note.
Archaeologists uncover earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps: 'Unusual for this time'
Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."
Ancient Ten Commandments tablet to auction after decades in obscurity
A 1,500-year-old Byzantine tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments will be auctioned by Sotheby’s on December 18, with an estimated value of $1-2 million.
'Santa Claus' sarcophagus believed to be discovered during excavation project
The sarcophagus belonging to Saint Nicholas, the man behind the legend of Santa Claus, is believed to have been uncovered in Turkey during an excavation. See the photos.
Luigi Mangione latest; crash along Grand Avenue turns deadly | Morning News Brief
From the latest updates on a man who's accused of shooting and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson to a deadly crash in West Phoenix, here's a look at some of your top stories this morning.
Samuel Bateman: Polygamist sect leader sentenced to 50 years in prison
A polygamist religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual “wives" including 10 underage girls was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Monday for coercing girls as young as 9 years old to submit to criminal sex acts with him and other adults, and for scheming to kidnap them from protective custody.
Polygamist sect leader sentenced to 50 years in prison
A polygamist religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual “wives" including 10 underage girls was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Monday for coercing girls as young as 9 years old to submit to criminal sex acts with him and other adults, and for scheming to kidnap them from protective custody.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder investigation latest; house fire in the West Valley | Morning News Brief
The latest in the investigation into UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder, polygamist sect leader set to be sentenced, and more – here's a look at some of the top stories this morning.
Polygamist sect leader to be sentenced
Samuel Bateman, the leader of a polygamist sect near the Arizona-Utah border, is set to be sentenced on December 9. Bateman had pleaded guilty to kidnapping and conspiring to transport underage girls across state lines.
Notre Dame reopens 5 years after devastating fire
Notre Dame Cathedral reopens to the world this weekend, and it looks more magnificent than it has for generations.
Hanukkah 2024: When is it and how is it celebrated?
This year, Hanukkah will begin on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and end on Jan. 2, 2025.
Church bells across the U.S. to ring for Notre Dame’s reopening
Catholic churches nationwide have been invited to join in the celebration of Notre Dame’s grand reopening.
Notre Dame to reopen 5 years after fire with Trump in attendance: What to know
Five years after a devastating fire, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will finally reopen to the public. Here's what to know about the devastating fire and reopening.
Antioch pastor fights off alleged church burglar with martial arts
An East Bay pastor used martial arts to fight off a burglar who broke into his church.
Notre Dame Cathedral revealed: 1st look at restoration ahead reopening
Newly released footage offers the first glimpse inside the restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, five years after a devastating 2019 fire.
Notre Dame Cathedral reveals new interior 5 years after massive fire
The historic structure's interior was rebuilt featuring high ceilings and new stonework erasing memories of the devastating fire in 2019.
'He’s giving me a 2nd chance at life': Kingman pastor donating kidney to member of his congregation
People often hear the words gratitude, blessing, and appreciation on social media and in everyday life, but one pastor's decision is giving a whole new meaning to those words.
AI Jesus: Modern miracle or work of the devil?
An avatar of “Jesus" on a computer screen took questions from visitors on faith, morality, and modern-day woes, and offered responses based on Scripture.