Pope Francis condemns surrogacy as 'despicable,' calls for global ban
Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.
Pope Francis individually baptizes infants during annual ceremony at Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition near the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican.
Shia LaBeouf converts to Catholicism, was confirmed at New Year's Eve Mass
Actor Shia LaBeouf has converted to Catholicism.
Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observe on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
Rapper Ye issues a Hebrew apology for previous antisemitic comments
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew on Tuesday.
Pope Francis, in Christmas Day blessing, begs for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Pope Francis celebrates birthday amid church reforms, health concerns
Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.
Virginia senator tells Pope Francis to slow his roll on AI regulation
The United States is not ready to join a binding treaty proposed by Pope Francis to regulate artificial intelligence on a global scale, a top Senate Democrat says.
Pope Francis says he has acute bronchitis, will avoid traveling
Pope Francis says he is suffering from acute and infectious bronchitis.
The Good Word: Dr. Louise Bias, Women of Light founder and mother of basketball star Len Bias
Maryland native and basketball phenomenon Len Bias died from cardiac arrhythmia induced by a cocaine overdose two days after being drafted by the Boston Celtics. He was the second pick in the 1986 NBA draft. His brother Jay was murdered four years later. Since then, their mother Dr. Lonise Bias is on a mission to transform her heartbreak to healing in women across the Washington, DC area. She founded Women of Light and she joins us on THE GOOD WORD PODCAST! SUBSCRIBE NOW.
Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
M. Russell Ballard, prominent Mormon leader, dies at 95
One of the highest ranking leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, M. Russell Ballard, has died. He was 95.
Diwali record set as millions of Indians celebrate amid air pollution worries
A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.
'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
Ouija boards and other attempts to converse with the dead are spiritually dangerous practices that should not be viewed as innocent fun, an exorcist priest told Fox News Digital.
The Good Word: Entertainer, radio veteran and cancer survivor Juan Lambert
Entertainer, radio veteran and cancer survivor Juan Lambert joins us to discuss his cancer survival journey, why he says cancer saved his life and his message to men on the importance of screenings, check ups and health!
Heightened security for religious institutions in DC area amidst Israel-Hamas war
Across the country, cities were on heightened alert Friday in response to a former Hamas leader’s call for a "day of rage".
Tennessee pastor dies during Ironman triathlon
Tragedy struck during the Ironman 70.3 Memphis triathlon as a pastor lost his life while participating in the event.
Thomas Rhett stops Nashville concert to pray for fan in medical emergency
While performing his concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, this weekend, country singer Thomas Rhett was alerted to a situation in the crowd.
America's nonreligious are a growing, diverse phenomenon, surveys show
Ask Americans what their religion is, and nearly 1 in 3 say this -- none.
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.