Religion

Afghanistan 1 day ago

Afghan Christian pastor pleads with Trump, warns of Taliban revenge after admin revokes refugee protections

A pastor to a congregation primarily composed of Afghan Christian refugees is pleading with President Trump to protect Christian converts from deportation and Taliban persecution.

Pope Leo XIV 1 day ago

IN PICTURES: Pope Leo XIV addresses 150,000 faithful in inaugural Mass

Photo collection shows pontiff greeting nearly 150,000 faithful and world leaders at Vatican ceremony

Pope Leo XIV 1 day ago

Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity, peace during inaugural mass

Pope Leo XIV spoke in front of 200,000 people during his inaugural mass on Sunday, speaking on messages of unity and those suffering due to war.

VIDEO 1 day ago

Inaugural Mass held for Pope Leo XIV in St Peter's Square

Pope Leo XIV held his inaugural Mass in the Vatican's St Peter's Square on Sunday. (Video: REUTERS / VATICAN MEDIA / US NETWORK POOL.)

Religion 2 days ago

Pope Leo says family based on ‘union between a man and a woman,’ defends dignity of unborn

Pope Leo XIV has reaffirmed traditional Catholic views on marriage and dignity of the unborn, emphasizing peace, justice and truth in his first major remarks.

Faith 2 days ago

The secrets of a meaningful and lifelong grandparent-grandchild bond

Author Mark Gerson, whose new book is "God Was Right," reveals the important blessing of grandparenthood from the Bible and shares how Jewish families embrace their faith.

Abortion 2 days ago

Grandmother arrested at abortion clinic warns of expanding free speech 'buffer zones'

A grandmother who was arrested for holding sign near an abortion clinic warns of growing free speech crackdown as lawmakers push to expand controversial “buffer zones" outside such facilities.

Media 5 days ago

Conservative brother of Leo XIV says new pope isn't ‘woke,’ praises his devotion to the Church

Pope Leo XIV's brother told "Uncensored" host Piers Morgan that the new pope will defend Church tradition and he would not describe him as "woke."

Pope Leo XIV 5 days ago

Pope Leo XIV makes first social media post, calling for peace

Pope Leo XIV made his first social media post on Tuesday in which he sent a message of peace, as he seeks to maintain an active social media presence.

Opinion 5 days ago

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: What Leo's choice of name tells us about the new pope

The regnal name that Cardinal Robert Prevost chose, Leo XIV, has beautiful and powerful resonance for anyone familiar with the history of the Church. 

Crime 6 days ago

Tennessee pastor kidnapped at gunpoint in South Africa recalls 'miracle' that saved his life

A Tennessee pastor is crediting a "miracle" from God after South Africa police rescued him from a days-long kidnapping. The suspects were demanding a ransom of 5 million Rand.

Pope Leo XIV May 12

In Pictures: From Chicago priest to new pope, the historic rise of Leo XIV

A visual tribute to Pope Leo XIV’s faithful service – reflecting his journey through priesthood, leadership, and devotion within the Catholic Church.

Opinion May 12

HUGH HEWITT: Will Pope Leo XIV reverse the anti-American vibe from the last pope?

Pope Leo XIV is both the first American pope and the first boomer pope, and any projections about what his papacy will look like are premature right now.

Pope Leo XIV May 12

Pope Leo XIV dishes advice to journalists, mentions AI challenge in first news conference

VIDEO May 12

World, media react to election of Pope Leo XIV

OutKick writer Mary Katharine Ham and Democratic strategist Kevin Walling join 'MediaBuzz' to discuss the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history, and the U.S. trade deal with the U.K.

VIDEO May 11

Pope Leo XIV is establishing himself as his ‘own man’: EWTN vice president

EWTN Vice President Matthew Bunson discusses Pope Leo XIV’s first Sunday blessing and previews the next chapter of the Catholic Church on ‘Fox News Live.’

VIDEO May 11

Pope Leo XIV 'seems to be a conglomeration of last three papacies': Lauren Green

Fox News chief religion correspondent Lauren Green reports on the beginning of Pope Leo XIV's ministry and breaks down his Augustinian roots.

Pope Leo XIV May 11

Pope Leo delivers first 'Regina Caeli' prayers from St. Peter's balcony

Tens of thousands of Catholics gathered in St. Peter's Square on Sunday to witness Pope Leo XIV hold the "Regina Caeli" prayer for the first time.

Media May 11

SNL mocks pope’s death and implies VP JD Vance played a role in controversial Trump sketch

Saturday Night Live’s latest Trump sketch sparks outrage after mocking Catholicism and implying Vice President JD Vance caused Pope Francis’ death.

Media May 10

Vatican goes viral: TikTokers fascinated by pope election

The ritual for electing a new pope took social media by storm this week as content creators reacted to the ancient tradition with memes, skits and parodies.

Pope Leo XIV May 10

Pope Leo XIV calls this a challenge to 'human dignity' in first address to cardinals

Pope Leo XIV warns that AI may threaten human dignity, urging the Catholic Church to respond with ethical clarity and protect the vulnerable in a digital world.

VIDEO May 10

Brother of Pope Leo XIV says he was an ‘angel’ throughout childhood

Louis Martin Prevost, brother of Pope Leo XIV, joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to pull the curtain back on the first American pontiff. 

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Pope Leo XIV's name gives clue to how he'll handle social, political divides, bishop says

American author, speaker and theologian Bishop Robert Barron says he thinks the new pope's papal name selection represents his motivations to strike a balance in a very divided world.

VIDEO May 9

Author says young generations are ‘yearning’ for a new faith leader

Panelists Jonathan Morris and Roger L. Brooks break down what to expect from the papal conclave on ‘Fox News @ Night.’

Roman Catholic May 9

Vance says he won’t play ‘politicization of the pope game’ over whether Leo XIV is conservative or liberal

Vice President JD Vance said this week he didn't want to get political about new pope Leo XIV, calling his election "a great thing."

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Cardinal Dolan describes Pope XIV as 'citizen of the world,' will build bridges with Trump

Pope Leo XIV is being described by Cardinal Timothy Dolan as a "citizen of the world" who will seek to build bridges with President Donald Trump and other global leaders.

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Pope Francis-era deal with Chinese Communist Party again under scrutiny as Pope Leo takes the reins

Pope Leo XIV will face many challenges in his time as leader of the Catholic Church, including how to counter Chinese oppression of faithful that was exacerbated following Vatican deal.

VIDEO May 9

Panel discusses what to expect from Pope Leo XIV, first American pope

‘Fox & Friends’ panelists Benjamin Hall and Jonathan Morris react to the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, and discuss what kind of leader he may become for the Catholic Church.

VIDEO May 9

Cardinal Dolan describes Pope Leo XIV as ‘citizen of the world,’ will build bridges with Trump

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York hailed Pope Leo XIV as a 'citizen of the world' who will seek to build bridges with President Donald Trump

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Pope Leo XIV gives 1st homily as American pontiff, says loss in faith has led to crisis in humanity

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, gave his first homily from the Sistine Chapel on Friday in a move that could signify how he intends to lead the Catholic Church.