Federal appeals court wades into Ocala prayer vigil fight
A federal appeals court Thursday will take up a long-running constitutional dispute about a prayer vigil that was backed by the Ocala police chief amid a spate of shootings in the community.
A federal appeals court Thursday will take up a long-running constitutional dispute about a prayer vigil that was backed by the Ocala police chief amid a spate of shootings in the community.
Christian students sue university over ‘censorship’ for belief on gay marriage
A group of Christian students said the university effectively silenced them amid growing campus backlash for their views on marriage.
A group of Christian students said the university effectively silenced them amid growing campus backlash for their views on marriage.
Everyday saints: Artist canonizes working class to show ‘beauty’ and ‘light’
Erin Currier travels the world and says she often notices the best virtues in people that are often overlooked in society.
Erin Currier travels the world and says she often notices the best virtues in people that are often overlooked in society.
Supreme Court to hear case of Bremerton football coach fired for praying on field
A former Washington state football coach who lost his job for praying on the field after games is making his case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.
A former Washington state football coach who lost his job for praying on the field after games is making his case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.
Holy weekend: Easter, Passover and Ramadan converge as faith leaders call for peace in Ukraine
The rare convergence of holidays - a time for reflection and hope - has been overshadowed by war in Ukraine, uniting faith leaders across the globe in calls for peace.
The rare convergence of holidays - a time for reflection and hope - has been overshadowed by war in Ukraine, uniting faith leaders across the globe in calls for peace.
Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in Ukraine
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."
Ramadan 2022: What is the Islamic holy month? How is it celebrated?
Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. We consulted a religious leader and a doctor to answer commonly asked questions about the celebrations.
Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. We consulted a religious leader and a doctor to answer commonly asked questions about the celebrations.
Pope begs forgiveness of Indigenous for Canada school abuses
More than 150,000 native children in Canada were forced to attend state-funded Christian schools from the 19th century until the 1970s. Now, Pope Francis is apologizing for the rampant physical and sexual abuse that took place.
More than 150,000 native children in Canada were forced to attend state-funded Christian schools from the 19th century until the 1970s. Now, Pope Francis is apologizing for the rampant physical and sexual abuse that took place.
Air Mobile Ministries helping thousands in Ukraine, Poland
Headlines of red lines and war crimes continue in Ukraine. Russia’s attempt to seize its western neighbor has triggered Europe’s worst refugee crisis since the second world war. Joe Hurston with volunteer group Air Mobile Ministries is flying straight into the danger zone.
Headlines of red lines and war crimes continue in Ukraine. Russia’s attempt to seize its western neighbor has triggered Europe’s worst refugee crisis since the second world war. Joe Hurston with volunteer group Air Mobile Ministries is flying straight into the danger zone.
Youth minister, 6 others arrested in multi-day child pornography sting in Floyd County
In one case, police say they rescued a child molestation victim from the home of a youth minister who was coaching them to act in videos.
In one case, police say they rescued a child molestation victim from the home of a youth minister who was coaching them to act in videos.
Ukrainians in Central Florida react to Russia's attack on homeland
Ukrainian worshippers at Saint Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Longwood, prayed for peace. Father Roman Kuzminskyi led the services, but his mind was on photos from his family overseas - explosions they could see from their house.
Ukrainian worshippers at Saint Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Longwood, prayed for peace. Father Roman Kuzminskyi led the services, but his mind was on photos from his family overseas - explosions they could see from their house.
Ukrainians react to Russia's attack on homeland
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite the global post-Cold War security order.
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite the global post-Cold War security order.
Arizona Catholic priest resigns over wrongly-used word during baptism; what you should know about the mix-up
In a unique situation for people of the catholic faith, a priest in Arizona is stepping down because diocesan officials in Phoenix determined the words he was using during baptisms were wrong, thus invalidating them.
In a unique situation for people of the catholic faith, a priest in Arizona is stepping down because diocesan officials in Phoenix determined the words he was using during baptisms were wrong, thus invalidating them.
Osceola County school board members propose opening prayer
Leading school board meetings with prayer could make a big comeback in Osceola County. There's a proposed resolution inviting people of all faiths to lead a prayer.
Leading school board meetings with prayer could make a big comeback in Osceola County. There's a proposed resolution inviting people of all faiths to lead a prayer.
Catholic celibacy rules should be loosened, cardinal says
A cardinal in Germany has advocated loosening celibacy rules for Catholic priests.
A cardinal in Germany has advocated loosening celibacy rules for Catholic priests.
Charges nearing for 3 who attacked a UCF student at Neo-Nazi rally, sheriff says
FOX 35 News continues to investigate the Neo-Nazi rally in Central Florida where a University of Central Florida student was attacked. Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office say they are close to an arrest in the case.
FOX 35 News continues to investigate the Neo-Nazi rally in Central Florida where a University of Central Florida student was attacked. Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office say they are close to an arrest in the case.
Jewish community reacts to Neo-Nazi rallies across Central Florida
Members of the Jewish community are reacting to the Nazi demonstrators rallying across Central Florida over the weekend.
Members of the Jewish community are reacting to the Nazi demonstrators rallying across Central Florida over the weekend.
UCF student says he was spit on, pepper-sprayed, punched after confronting Neo-Nazi group
A University of Central Florida student who said he confronted a Neo-Nazi group and was spit on and punched is speaking exclusively with FOX 35.
A University of Central Florida student who said he confronted a Neo-Nazi group and was spit on and punched is speaking exclusively with FOX 35.
Tennessee school district bans Holocaust graphic novel 'Maus' over 'inappropriate language'
A Tennessee school district has voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to “inappropriate language” and an illustration of a nude woman.
A Tennessee school district has voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to “inappropriate language” and an illustration of a nude woman.
Florida Senate passes bill that would shield churches from emergency order shutdowns
The Florida Senate approved a bill that would prevent government emergency orders from shutting down churches and other religious institutions as long as businesses are allowed to stay open. "If Publix is open, so is your place of worship," the bill's sponsor said. The measure must still pass the House.
The Florida Senate approved a bill that would prevent government emergency orders from shutting down churches and other religious institutions as long as businesses are allowed to stay open. "If Publix is open, so is your place of worship," the bill's sponsor said. The measure must still pass the House.