The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that crucifixes are acceptable in public school classrooms.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that crucifixes are acceptable in public school classrooms.
Recent research has shown that marriage among black people has had a significant drop in percentages. In 1960, 61 percent of blacks were married, compared to only 32 percent in 2008, according to an organization called the...
Recent research has shown that marriage among black people has had a significant drop in percentages. In 1960, 61 percent of blacks were married, compared to only 32 percent in 2008, according to an organization called the...
FOX 26 News has learned about an interesting organization in Houston ... in an interesting way. Anchor Melissa Wilson was out shopping when she saw a woman selling banana bread and coffee.
FOX 26 News has learned about an interesting organization in Houston ... in an interesting way. Anchor Melissa Wilson was out shopping when she saw a woman selling banana bread and coffee.
One Seattle elementary school is calling Easter eggs “Spring spheres" instead, they say, to take religion out of the annual egg hunt.
One Seattle elementary school is calling Easter eggs “Spring spheres" instead, they say, to take religion out of the annual egg hunt.
A Houston woman has pleaded guilty for her role in an alleged scheme that granted asylum to Chinese immigrants who claimed they were persecuted for their Christian beliefs.
A Houston woman has pleaded guilty for her role in an alleged scheme that granted asylum to Chinese immigrants who claimed they were persecuted for their Christian beliefs.
A Dallas church has unveiled plans to buy an art deco building where blues great Robert Johnson recorded in 1937.
A Dallas church has unveiled plans to buy an art deco building where blues great Robert Johnson recorded in 1937.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is to unveil three newly acquired biblical Dead Sea Scroll fragments.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is to unveil three newly acquired biblical Dead Sea Scroll fragments.
Pope Benedict XVI has named Auxiliary Bishop Joe Vasquez of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to serve as the fifth Bishop of Austin.
Pope Benedict XVI has named Auxiliary Bishop Joe Vasquez of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to serve as the fifth Bishop of Austin.
As the voices of Houston's Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church reach to the heavens, their financial help reaches more earthly destinations: the sister church in Haiti.
As the voices of Houston's Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church reach to the heavens, their financial help reaches more earthly destinations: the sister church in Haiti.
FOX 26 News found private security guards planted around St. Agnes Missionary Baptist Church on Wednesday. Those guards say they have been told by Herring Bank not to allow anyone to remove any furniture or equipment from...
FOX 26 News found private security guards planted around St. Agnes Missionary Baptist Church on Wednesday. Those guards say they have been told by Herring Bank not to allow anyone to remove any furniture or equipment from...
Several people say that there is evidence of the afterlife because they have survived a near-death experience, but the religion and spirituality aspect of what is on the 'other side' plays a major role in the discussion.
Several people say that there is evidence of the afterlife because they have survived a near-death experience, but the religion and spirituality aspect of what is on the 'other side' plays a major role in the discussion.
You may have seen the movie or the television series about it -- now you’re going to see the real “flying nun.”
You may have seen the movie or the television series about it -- now you’re going to see the real “flying nun.”
Fresh off his White House Meeting with President Obama, the Dalai Lama spread his message of compassion in Southern California on Sunday night. Watch the video report here.
Fresh off his White House Meeting with President Obama, the Dalai Lama spread his message of compassion in Southern California on Sunday night. Watch the video report here.
Former President George W. Bush turned to his faith amid the tough times during his eight years in office, he said Saturday at a religious school's banquet.
Former President George W. Bush turned to his faith amid the tough times during his eight years in office, he said Saturday at a religious school's banquet.
Pope Benedict XVI had a direct line to the heavens Saturday, with NASA's help.
Pope Benedict XVI had a direct line to the heavens Saturday, with NASA's help.
A church that has held Sunday worship service at a public housing apartment complex for the elderly for more than a decade must stop, according to the Dallas Housing Authority.
A church that has held Sunday worship service at a public housing apartment complex for the elderly for more than a decade must stop, according to the Dallas Housing Authority.
So long, cowboy nuns.
So long, cowboy nuns.
The Vatican on Sunday denied that its celibacy requirement for priests was the root cause of the clerical sex abuse scandal convulsing the church in Europe and again defended the pope's handling of the crisis.
The Vatican on Sunday denied that its celibacy requirement for priests was the root cause of the clerical sex abuse scandal convulsing the church in Europe and again defended the pope's handling of the crisis.
During a period of economic uncertainty, the possible job cuts at NASA could not come at a worse time, so many NASA workers are no longer putting their futures in the hands of the government. They are turning to the power of...
During a period of economic uncertainty, the possible job cuts at NASA could not come at a worse time, so many NASA workers are no longer putting their futures in the hands of the government. They are turning to the power of...
The big vote on sweeping health care legislation could be just days away. President Obama's plan is dividing the country, Democrats and even the Catholic Church. The U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops is against the...
The big vote on sweeping health care legislation could be just days away. President Obama's plan is dividing the country, Democrats and even the Catholic Church. The U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops is against the...
Security will be increased at Tarleton State University when a play in which Jesus is portrayed as gay will be presented on Saturday.
Security will be increased at Tarleton State University when a play in which Jesus is portrayed as gay will be presented on Saturday.
Memorial Day ceremonies are supposed to honor those who gave their lives in battle, but a ceremony here in Houston became a battlefield before it even began.
Memorial Day ceremonies are supposed to honor those who gave their lives in battle, but a ceremony here in Houston became a battlefield before it even began.
The people in Joplin, Mo., where a tornado struck and left casualties and damage, are among the communities in need of a lot of aid.
The people in Joplin, Mo., where a tornado struck and left casualties and damage, are among the communities in need of a lot of aid.
It is no easy task to transform hurt into hope. One Houston woman is doing just that.
It is no easy task to transform hurt into hope. One Houston woman is doing just that.
The City of Houston sold the old Compaq Center to Lakewood Church on Wednesday for $7.5 million. The deal came nine years after Lakewood signed a 30-year lease on the building with the city.
The City of Houston sold the old Compaq Center to Lakewood Church on Wednesday for $7.5 million. The deal came nine years after Lakewood signed a 30-year lease on the building with the city.
Her life has been so exceptional, she has been recognized by everyone from Mayor Bill White to President George W. Bush. She is being honored again on Wednesday night.
Her life has been so exceptional, she has been recognized by everyone from Mayor Bill White to President George W. Bush. She is being honored again on Wednesday night.
A federal judge in South Texas has banned public prayer at a high school graduation ceremony after the agnostic parents of a senior went to court.
A federal judge in South Texas has banned public prayer at a high school graduation ceremony after the agnostic parents of a senior went to court.
In season six of American Idol, Houston’s own Lakisha Jones made it to the top 4 position on the show before getting voted off. Now, she’s preparing for an Easter Sunday performance at the Abundant Life Cathedral. She showed...
In season six of American Idol, Houston’s own Lakisha Jones made it to the top 4 position on the show before getting voted off. Now, she’s preparing for an Easter Sunday performance at the Abundant Life Cathedral. She showed...
Hundreds of Houstonians celebrated Good Friday by taking part in the "Way of the Cross." The solemn procession started from the University of St. Thomas Chapel and ended at the Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral in downtown Houston.
Hundreds of Houstonians celebrated Good Friday by taking part in the "Way of the Cross." The solemn procession started from the University of St. Thomas Chapel and ended at the Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral in downtown Houston.
Texas and the valedictorian of a San Antonio-area school have gone to court to allow prayer at Saturday's graduation ceremony despite an agnostic couple's opposition.
Texas and the valedictorian of a San Antonio-area school have gone to court to allow prayer at Saturday's graduation ceremony despite an agnostic couple's opposition.
Public prayer will be allowed at a Texas high school graduation on Saturday. Late Friday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a ban won earlier this week. An agnostic family had claimed a prayer by the valedictorian...
Public prayer will be allowed at a Texas high school graduation on Saturday. Late Friday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a ban won earlier this week. An agnostic family had claimed a prayer by the valedictorian...
A Houston church went up in flames overnight Thursday, leaving a congregation without a home.
A Houston church went up in flames overnight Thursday, leaving a congregation without a home.
Just two days after a fire destroyed their their church, members of a local Presbyterian congregation gathered to worship.
Just two days after a fire destroyed their their church, members of a local Presbyterian congregation gathered to worship.
Pope Benedict XVI promised Wednesday that the Catholic Church would take action to confront the clerical sex abuse scandal, making his first public comments on the crisis days after meeting with victims.
Pope Benedict XVI promised Wednesday that the Catholic Church would take action to confront the clerical sex abuse scandal, making his first public comments on the crisis days after meeting with victims.
The Vatican will finance new research into the potential use of adult stem cells in the treatment of intestinal and possibly other diseases, officials announced Friday.
The Vatican will finance new research into the potential use of adult stem cells in the treatment of intestinal and possibly other diseases, officials announced Friday.
An 86-year-old priest has been sentenced to five years' probation for forcing an elderly woman to perform a sex act in a central Texas church rectory.
An 86-year-old priest has been sentenced to five years' probation for forcing an elderly woman to perform a sex act in a central Texas church rectory.
Plenty of teddy bears have attended church services in the hands of little ones, but not every teddy bear gets to be blessed.
Plenty of teddy bears have attended church services in the hands of little ones, but not every teddy bear gets to be blessed.
The settlement of Port Sullivan was one of many Texas villages that dried up and blew away into the chronicles of the Lone Star State's heritage.
The settlement of Port Sullivan was one of many Texas villages that dried up and blew away into the chronicles of the Lone Star State's heritage.
Many ministers often say that church is not about the building, but the fellowship, worship and praise. On Sunday morning, one Houston pastor practiced what he preached.
Many ministers often say that church is not about the building, but the fellowship, worship and praise. On Sunday morning, one Houston pastor practiced what he preached.
The settlement of Port Sullivan was one of many Texas villages that dried up and blew away into the chronicles of the Lone Star State's heritage.
The settlement of Port Sullivan was one of many Texas villages that dried up and blew away into the chronicles of the Lone Star State's heritage.
Music and baseball – you can enjoy both at Minute Maid Park on Saturday night. Gospel Star James Fortune and Marian Harper of the “Astros in Action Foundation” join us to talk about the event. James also gives us a sample of...
Music and baseball – you can enjoy both at Minute Maid Park on Saturday night. Gospel Star James Fortune and Marian Harper of the “Astros in Action Foundation” join us to talk about the event. James also gives us a sample of...
Pope Benedict XVI accepts the resignation of Philadelphia Archbishop Cardinal Justin Rigali, sending him into retirement as the archdiocese faces accusations that it covered up a long-running priest sex abuse scandal.
Pope Benedict XVI accepts the resignation of Philadelphia Archbishop Cardinal Justin Rigali, sending him into retirement as the archdiocese faces accusations that it covered up a long-running priest sex abuse scandal.
Everyone knows Victoria Osteen as the co-pastor of Lakewood Church and wife of pastor Joel Osteen, but she is also organizing an effort to increase literacy among children.
Everyone knows Victoria Osteen as the co-pastor of Lakewood Church and wife of pastor Joel Osteen, but she is also organizing an effort to increase literacy among children.
A church founded during the 19th century by African Americans in the Second Ward of Houston has been designated as a state historical marker.
A church founded during the 19th century by African Americans in the Second Ward of Houston has been designated as a state historical marker.
The president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference has died. The civil rights organization confirmed that the Reverend Howard Creecy, Jr., died early on Thursday in Atlanta. He was 57 years old.
The president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference has died. The civil rights organization confirmed that the Reverend Howard Creecy, Jr., died early on Thursday in Atlanta. He was 57 years old.
Three young rabbis on a 4,000 mile trek across the U.S. stopped into Houston on their bicycles to promote a national nonprofit volunteer organization.
Three young rabbis on a 4,000 mile trek across the U.S. stopped into Houston on their bicycles to promote a national nonprofit volunteer organization.
The Honey Brown Hope Foundation will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special guest keynote speaker.
The Honey Brown Hope Foundation will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special guest keynote speaker.
Is it true that people can get to know one another better by spending some time together in the kitchen?
Is it true that people can get to know one another better by spending some time together in the kitchen?
Religious leaders are calling on New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to offer clergy a role in the ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.
Religious leaders are calling on New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to offer clergy a role in the ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.
A two-legged dog from the U.S. that walks upright is set to inspire British troops wounded in Afghanistan, The Sun reported Tuesday.
A two-legged dog from the U.S. that walks upright is set to inspire British troops wounded in Afghanistan, The Sun reported Tuesday.
Had it not been for Hurricane Katrina, one congregation would have worshiped Sunday morning in New Orleans -- but the storm destroyed their homes and turned their lives upside down.
Had it not been for Hurricane Katrina, one congregation would have worshiped Sunday morning in New Orleans -- but the storm destroyed their homes and turned their lives upside down.
For 49 years, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has celebrated with a mass for the couples who have been able to reach the golden anniversary in their marriage.
For 49 years, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has celebrated with a mass for the couples who have been able to reach the golden anniversary in their marriage.
The Dove World Outreach Center of Gainesville made international headlines when it announced that church congregants would burn copies of the Koran.
The Dove World Outreach Center of Gainesville made international headlines when it announced that church congregants would burn copies of the Koran.
On the eve of an anniversary which still resonates with national suffering, words of comfort and of strength resounded through a North Houston Mosque on the day after Ramadan's end.
On the eve of an anniversary which still resonates with national suffering, words of comfort and of strength resounded through a North Houston Mosque on the day after Ramadan's end.
Houston is the mega church capital of the country.
Houston is the mega church capital of the country.
Husbands and wives worshiping together is taken for granted by millions of couples.
Husbands and wives worshiping together is taken for granted by millions of couples.
A husband and wife, who prayed and anointed their baby with oils when he turned gray hours after he was born prematurely, were found guilty of manslaughter Thursday in Oregon City, Ore.
A husband and wife, who prayed and anointed their baby with oils when he turned gray hours after he was born prematurely, were found guilty of manslaughter Thursday in Oregon City, Ore.
Sooner or later, hardship and hurt find us all. For a little boy named Dirk Thompson, the tough stuff showed up in his third year of living and stuck around with a vengeance.
Sooner or later, hardship and hurt find us all. For a little boy named Dirk Thompson, the tough stuff showed up in his third year of living and stuck around with a vengeance.
A free celebration of gospel music is just hours away.
A free celebration of gospel music is just hours away.
Comic book fans will soon be getting their first glimpse at an unlikely new superhero -- a Muslim boy in a wheelchair with superpowers.
Comic book fans will soon be getting their first glimpse at an unlikely new superhero -- a Muslim boy in a wheelchair with superpowers.
Authorities are investigating after a fire destroyed half a church in the small southeast Texas town of Santa Fe.
Authorities are investigating after a fire destroyed half a church in the small southeast Texas town of Santa Fe.
An early-morning fire left damage to a church that has been open to congregants in midtown Houston for more than a century.
An early-morning fire left damage to a church that has been open to congregants in midtown Houston for more than a century.
Victoria Osteen, co-pastor of Lakewood Church and wife of pastor Joel Osteen, is already a faithful supporter of literacy among children, but she has taken her devotion to children one step further as a published author of...
Victoria Osteen, co-pastor of Lakewood Church and wife of pastor Joel Osteen, is already a faithful supporter of literacy among children, but she has taken her devotion to children one step further as a published author of...
It looked like a typical pep rally: Students in blue and orange face paint. Athletes loping across the gymnasium floor, followed by cheerleaders doing handsprings and back flips.
It looked like a typical pep rally: Students in blue and orange face paint. Athletes loping across the gymnasium floor, followed by cheerleaders doing handsprings and back flips.
In an upset, the archbishop of New York has been elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Archbishop Timothy Dolan handed a surprise defeat to Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson, Ariz. Kicanas is the...
In an upset, the archbishop of New York has been elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Archbishop Timothy Dolan handed a surprise defeat to Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson, Ariz. Kicanas is the...
Catholics now have a sure-fire way to know when their religious fervor needs some rekindling.
Catholics now have a sure-fire way to know when their religious fervor needs some rekindling.
The developers behind the proposed mosque near Ground Zero have applied for about $5 million in federal grant money set aside for redeveloping downtown Manhattan after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a report said...
The developers behind the proposed mosque near Ground Zero have applied for about $5 million in federal grant money set aside for redeveloping downtown Manhattan after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a report said...
Using a condom is a lesser evil than transmitting HIV to a sexual partner - even if that means averting a possible pregnancy, the Vatican said Tuesday, signaling a seismic shift in papal teaching as it further explained Pope...
Using a condom is a lesser evil than transmitting HIV to a sexual partner - even if that means averting a possible pregnancy, the Vatican said Tuesday, signaling a seismic shift in papal teaching as it further explained Pope...
A Houston-area man is sharing is story of faith and survival after a baseball accident ended up saving his life. Tiger Coffman stopped by FOX 26 Morning News with his story of hope.
A Houston-area man is sharing is story of faith and survival after a baseball accident ended up saving his life. Tiger Coffman stopped by FOX 26 Morning News with his story of hope.
Houston's hidden underworld is being revealed. This month local churches are showing special screenings of a new documentary that pulls back the veil on the billion dollar business of sex trafficking.
Houston's hidden underworld is being revealed. This month local churches are showing special screenings of a new documentary that pulls back the veil on the billion dollar business of sex trafficking.
A national atheist foundation plans to seek permission to hoist its own banner to join secular and religious Christmas displays on an East Texas courthouse square.
A national atheist foundation plans to seek permission to hoist its own banner to join secular and religious Christmas displays on an East Texas courthouse square.
Joel Osteen is a best-selling author and his latest work, "A Christmas Spirit: Memories of Family, Friends and Faith" is a collection of holiday stories from Osteen family members and friends.
Joel Osteen is a best-selling author and his latest work, "A Christmas Spirit: Memories of Family, Friends and Faith" is a collection of holiday stories from Osteen family members and friends.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix stripped a major hospital of its affiliation with the church Tuesday because of a surgery that ended a woman's pregnancy to save her life.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix stripped a major hospital of its affiliation with the church Tuesday because of a surgery that ended a woman's pregnancy to save her life.
A Texas pastor caught by police with a laptop and fur coats said she was protecting the valuables, not stealing them from the home of a parishioners.
A Texas pastor caught by police with a laptop and fur coats said she was protecting the valuables, not stealing them from the home of a parishioners.
The small wood-frame house has been home to 72-year-old Jasper resident Vance Orr for over 40 years.
The small wood-frame house has been home to 72-year-old Jasper resident Vance Orr for over 40 years.
Two structures and several signs at historic Mission San Juan in San Antonio have been vandalized with black spray paint.
Two structures and several signs at historic Mission San Juan in San Antonio have been vandalized with black spray paint.
The homeless man with a golden voice is an Internet sensation. Fame has gotten Ted Williams job offers, a house and a trip home to Brooklyn. On Monday a photographer from an Ohio newspaper noticed Williams holding a sign...
The homeless man with a golden voice is an Internet sensation. Fame has gotten Ted Williams job offers, a house and a trip home to Brooklyn. On Monday a photographer from an Ohio newspaper noticed Williams holding a sign...
A Kansas church has decided to not protest at the funeral of a 9-year-old girl killed in a shooting rampage in Tucson.
A Kansas church has decided to not protest at the funeral of a 9-year-old girl killed in a shooting rampage in Tucson.
John Paul II is to be beatified on May 1, 2011, the Vatican announced Friday, after Pope Benedict XVI signed an official decree. Beatification is the last step toward canonization when an individual becomes a saint in the...
John Paul II is to be beatified on May 1, 2011, the Vatican announced Friday, after Pope Benedict XVI signed an official decree. Beatification is the last step toward canonization when an individual becomes a saint in the...
It's a class that's never been offered before at Rice University. So many students have signed up for Religion & Hip Hop Culture that the class sized has doubled to 250.
It's a class that's never been offered before at Rice University. So many students have signed up for Religion & Hip Hop Culture that the class sized has doubled to 250.
The blue jeans-wearing preacher clenched his eyes shut, ministering to his flock in the same storied house where just over a year ago, 1,280 marijuana plants rose up in a secret indoor growing lab.
The blue jeans-wearing preacher clenched his eyes shut, ministering to his flock in the same storied house where just over a year ago, 1,280 marijuana plants rose up in a secret indoor growing lab.
A civil lawsuit against a Roman Catholic priest set to appear in court this week on criminal charges of soliciting a hit man to kill his teenage accuser has been settled for nearly $1 million.
A civil lawsuit against a Roman Catholic priest set to appear in court this week on criminal charges of soliciting a hit man to kill his teenage accuser has been settled for nearly $1 million.
A Texas couple who were attacked at an illegal roadblock in one of Mexico's most violent areas had been delivering babies and doing missionary work in the country for three decades, and they had come to expect such...
A Texas couple who were attacked at an illegal roadblock in one of Mexico's most violent areas had been delivering babies and doing missionary work in the country for three decades, and they had come to expect such...
A small Houston-area church has been damaged by acid that was dumped on every pew.
A small Houston-area church has been damaged by acid that was dumped on every pew.
A new book details the extraordinary life of a Houston woman who went from living on the streets, running a topless bar, and serving hard time in prison, to touring the country as a practicing Christian.
A new book details the extraordinary life of a Houston woman who went from living on the streets, running a topless bar, and serving hard time in prison, to touring the country as a practicing Christian.
Jailed polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs has resumed legal control over his Utah-based Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Jailed polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs has resumed legal control over his Utah-based Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Whether or not you agree, the courts have ruled that organized prayer doesn’t belong in the classroom.
Whether or not you agree, the courts have ruled that organized prayer doesn’t belong in the classroom.
For most of us, traveling ministries are a thing of the past but not for one man.
For most of us, traveling ministries are a thing of the past but not for one man.
Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich is appearing in Houston amid talk that he's making final preparations to run for president.
Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich is appearing in Houston amid talk that he's making final preparations to run for president.
A monthlong billboard campaign set to begin in Indianapolis on Monday will tell motorists they "don't need God" to live fulfilling lives. A similar one is also set for Houston.
A monthlong billboard campaign set to begin in Indianapolis on Monday will tell motorists they "don't need God" to live fulfilling lives. A similar one is also set for Houston.
A young Arlington pastor was found dead in his church.
A young Arlington pastor was found dead in his church.
No God Needed: that’s the message going up along Houston freeways next week.
No God Needed: that’s the message going up along Houston freeways next week.
A regular Sunday worship service was anything but after a young pastor was murdered.
A regular Sunday worship service was anything but after a young pastor was murdered.
