Anti-Semitic symbols found on bathroom of Orlando high school school, officials say
Michael McNarney says he saw anti-Semitic symbols on the walls inside a boy’s bathroom at Dr. Phillips High School Wednesday evening.
Michael McNarney says he saw anti-Semitic symbols on the walls inside a boy’s bathroom at Dr. Phillips High School Wednesday evening.
Arguments slated in case involving pre-game prayer at Florida Christian school
A federal appeals court will hear arguments in May in a long-running dispute about whether a Tampa Christian school should have been allowed to offer a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 high-school football championship game.
A federal appeals court will hear arguments in May in a long-running dispute about whether a Tampa Christian school should have been allowed to offer a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 high-school football championship game.
Public can visit Pope Benedict XVI's tomb
The public can now visit the tomb of Pope Benedict XVI in the grottoes under St. Peter’s Basilica.
The public can now visit the tomb of Pope Benedict XVI in the grottoes under St. Peter’s Basilica.
Pope Francis presides over funeral of predecessor Benedict XVI as thousands mourn
The Vatican said some 50,000 people attended the Mass, after some 200,000 paid their respects during the three days of public viewing.
The Vatican said some 50,000 people attended the Mass, after some 200,000 paid their respects during the three days of public viewing.
Tens of thousands view Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body at Vatican
Vatican security officials estimated that by mid-afternoon Monday, some 40,000 people had filed by the retired pontiff's body.
Vatican security officials estimated that by mid-afternoon Monday, some 40,000 people had filed by the retired pontiff's body.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s reported last words: ‘Lord, I love you’
The basilica is set to host Benedict’s coffin for three days of viewing that start Monday.
The basilica is set to host Benedict’s coffin for three days of viewing that start Monday.
Benedict XVI: Tributes pour in for pope emeritus as Vatican plans 'simple' funeral
For all his accomplishments and accolades, Benedict will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign.
For all his accomplishments and accolades, Benedict will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign.
Health of retired Pope Benedict XVI 'worsening,' Vatican says
Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.
Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.
Google apologizes for controversial definition of 'Jew' on search engine
Google apologized after the definition of 'Jew' that appeared first was listed as an offensive verb.
Google apologized after the definition of 'Jew' that appeared first was listed as an offensive verb.
Pope Francis orders return of Parthenon Sculpture fragments to Greece
The Vatican on Friday termed the gesture a “donation” from the pope to His Beatitude Ieronymos II, the Orthodox Christian archbishop of Athens and all Greece.
The Vatican on Friday termed the gesture a “donation” from the pope to His Beatitude Ieronymos II, the Orthodox Christian archbishop of Athens and all Greece.
Ukrainians celebrate Christmas with the West, part with Russia
Yes, this has to do with the war, and yes, they have the blessing of their local church.
Yes, this has to do with the war, and yes, they have the blessing of their local church.
Pope laments 'icy winds of war' in Christmas address
"Indeed, we must acknowledge with sorrow that, even as the Prince of Peace is given to us, the icy winds of war continue to buffet humanity," Pope Francis said.
"Indeed, we must acknowledge with sorrow that, even as the Prince of Peace is given to us, the icy winds of war continue to buffet humanity," Pope Francis said.
As Hanukkah begins, President Biden and others condemn rising antisemitism
The Anti-Defamation League tracked 2,717 antisemitic instances of assault, harassment and vandalism last year, the highest number since it tracking them in 1979.
The Anti-Defamation League tracked 2,717 antisemitic instances of assault, harassment and vandalism last year, the highest number since it tracking them in 1979.
Man pleads guilty to hate crime, arson charges for setting fire to Missouri Islamic center
The 44-year-old man poured contents from containers in the foyer and hallway and then lit a fire, which destroyed the center. About a dozen people escaped the building, and no one was injured.
The 44-year-old man poured contents from containers in the foyer and hallway and then lit a fire, which destroyed the center. About a dozen people escaped the building, and no one was injured.
Mormon church shows support for same-sex marriage law, believes act is still unbiblical
The nearly 17-million-member, Utah-based faith said in a statement that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
The nearly 17-million-member, Utah-based faith said in a statement that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
'Kanye was rite': Jewish cemetery vandalized with swastikas in suburban Chicago
Hate strikes in the suburbs of Chicago, as Jewish headstones were spray-painted with swastikas and more.
Hate strikes in the suburbs of Chicago, as Jewish headstones were spray-painted with swastikas and more.
On Kristallnacht anniversary, Holocaust survivors warn about antisemitism, hate speech
On Nov. 9, 1938, the Nazis, among them many ordinary Germans, killed at least 91 people and vandalized 7,500 Jewish businesses during Kristallnacht — the “Night of Broken Glass.”
On Nov. 9, 1938, the Nazis, among them many ordinary Germans, killed at least 91 people and vandalized 7,500 Jewish businesses during Kristallnacht — the “Night of Broken Glass.”
FBI warns of 'broad threat' to NJ synagogues
The FBI's Newark field office said agents are investigating a "broad threat" against synagogues in New Jersey. The state attorney general said you'll see increased police patrols in sensitive areas "in an abundance of caution."
The FBI's Newark field office said agents are investigating a "broad threat" against synagogues in New Jersey. The state attorney general said you'll see increased police patrols in sensitive areas "in an abundance of caution."
Archdiocese of Chicago investigates new sexual abuse allegation against Father Pfleger
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Saturday that there will be an investigation into a new allegation of sexual abuse against Father Michael Pfleger.
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Saturday that there will be an investigation into a new allegation of sexual abuse against Father Michael Pfleger.
Starbucks barista appears to pray with customer at drive-thru
Tanya Hinsley said she was next in line at the drive-thru when she caught the touching moment.
Tanya Hinsley said she was next in line at the drive-thru when she caught the touching moment.