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.
Pope Francis opens Vatican meeting, says 'everyone' is welcome to the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has opened a big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church.
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.
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.
UFC fighter wins bout after bringing Bible into cage, says company 'gives me freedom to be who I want to be'
Mitchell says NFL, NBA wouldn't allow him to express himself freely
Pew: Religious groups concerned over decline of marriage in US
55% of Evangelical Christians say fewer people getting married will have a negative impact on the nation, while only 4% say it will result in a positive effect.
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.
Nightly Roundup: Cold case murder solved; learning more about aquamation
From an update to a cold case murder that happened decades ago, to a look at a relatively new funeral technique that some see as more environmentally friend, here's a look at some of our top stories tonight.
What is aquamation, an environmentally-friendly alternative to burials and cremations
Americans, according to figures from a survey, overwhelming choose to bury their loved ones after they passed away, or cremate them. However, there are alternative options that are now available. Here's what to know about aquamation, as well as the implications and concerns surrounding it.
2 historic Arizona churches to be demolished after fires
Efforts have failed to save two historic churches that were torched in southern Arizona.
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.
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.
To mine or not to mine: Project that could bring enormous benefits to Arizona at the center of court battle
A small Arizona town that once had a thriving mining industry could soon be near the center of a mining project that some say has the potential to pump an estimated $1 billion into the Arizona economy over decades. However, the project is facing some stiff opposition over environmental and religious worries.
7 in 10 US adults believe in angels, AP poll finds
More than astrology, reincarnation, and the belief that physical things can have spiritual energies.
Kenya doomsday cult deaths top 400, pastor and dozens of others in custody
The mass graves exhumed Monday, where 12 more bodies were found, are believed to a burial site for followers of a pastor who ordered them to fast to death in order to meet Jesus.
Gunman who killed 11 people in a Pittsburgh synagogue found eligible for death penalty
The gunman who killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 is eligible for the death penalty.
Former South Carolina youth pastor accused of recording woman showering, minors changing in church restroom
Investigators said some of the minors were as young as 14 years old.
Pope's pick to head Vatican office handling sex abuse allegations is 'troubling,' group says
A U.S. group that tracks sex abuse allegations in the Catholic church says Pope Francis' pick for a watchdog office in the Vatican is a "troubling choice."
Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.