The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88
The Aga Khan died on Tuesday in Portugal surrounded by his family.
San Francisco must rehire Christian employees who didn't get vaccinated: appeals court
A federal appeals court is ordering San Francisco to re-hire two former city workers who left due to covid vaccination requirements.
Georgia community leaders push back on new ICE crackdown
A group of community leaders met Thursday night to discuss how to push back against ICE's new policy of entering churches.
Detroit priest, host of 'Exorcist files', used girl's hair to floss teeth - police say
A Detroit priest and self-proclaimed exorcist is facing charges after allegedly attempting to use a 13-year-old girl's hair to floss his teeth with.
Georgia church services, bible study canceled due to inclement weather
Churches around Georgia are already canceling Wednesday night bible study and other activities due to the inclement weather.
Trump allows migrants to be arrested at schools, churches
President Donald Trump has lifted long-standing restrictions on migrant arrests at sensitive locations such as schools and churches, reversing policies set by ICE and CBP over the past decade.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Atlanta families remain cautiously relieved
The first 36 hours of the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has seen three Israeli hostages released and 90 Palestinian prisoners freed.
Who is Lorenzo Sewell, the pastor who referenced King’s ‘dream’ speech in inaugural prayer?
President Donald Trump’s inaugural benediction on the federal holiday that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. included an homage to the civil rights leader’s legacy. The prayer by a Michigan pastor heavily cited King’s seminal “I Have a Dream" speech alongside the Declaration of Independence, patriotic songs and gospel hymns.
Retired Georgia minister is found not guilty in the 1975 killing of a girl in Pennsylvania
A retired minister from Georgia was found not guilty Friday in the killing of an 8-year-old girl whose remains were found in a Delaware County park almost a half-century ago.
Metro Atlanta churches cancel Sunday service due to winter weather
Residents across metro Atlanta and North Georgia are still dealing with the inclement weather left behind by the winter storm that struck early Friday morning. As a result, some local churches have announced they won't be holding Sunday service.
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden is honoring Pope Francis with the highest civilian honor given by a president.
Faith a strong force in Jimmy Carter's life, say leaders: 'Heart of a servant'
Former President Jimmy Carter once said, "To me, faith is not just a noun, but also a verb," and he lived out his faith in his famous Sunday School classes and charitable acts.
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."
Christmas Vigil Mass at Cathedral of Christ the King: How to watch on the FOX Local app
The Archdiocese of Atlanta will air its Christmas Vigil Mass at midnight on Christmas Eve on FOX 5 Atlanta.
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.
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.
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.
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.
First Pentecostal Church of Buford finds sanctuary, community after devastating Thanksgiving fire
Multiple churches in Buford have opened their doors to the First Pentecostal Church of Buford after a raging fire swept through their building on Thanksgiving.