Argyle church's lead pastor resigns after ‘inappropriate actions’

In a statement, Cross Timbers stated, "The inappropriate, and hurtful actions of Josiah do not include any children, physical or sexual interactions or any illegal activity to our knowledge."

Paris 2024 official: Opening ceremony showed community tolerance despite furor

Paris organizers defended the Olympics opening ceremony on Sunday amid backlash over the apparent mocking of The Last Supper during the performance.

Gateway Church apologizes to former pastor's accuser

Gateway Church directly apologized to a woman who accused former senior pastor Robert Morris of sexually assaulting her when she was a child.

First Baptist Dallas hopeful it can save portion of historic sanctuary

First Baptist Dallas is still working to learn what can and cannot be saved of the church's historic sanctuary after a devastating fire last Friday.

First Baptist Dallas' historic sanctuary will be rebuilt, pastor says

“If we allow that thing to remain in ruins, it will look to the whole world like we have been defeated by the evil one, so we are going to rebuild, we're going to recreate," said Senior Pastor Robert Jeffress.

4 Gateway Church elders to take leave of absence during investigation into abuse claims against founder

Members of Gateway Church's Board of Elders will take a leave of absence while a law firm investigates the sexual abuse of a child accusations against the church's founder, Robert Morris.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Senate will vote to require Ten Commandments in classrooms

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick took to social media to express his frustration over the Lone Star State not being the first in the country to require public schools to display the Ten Commandments.

Community rallies around Royse City church members after fire burns down sanctuary

The congregation of Royce City Methodist Church is getting a lot of spiritual and emotional support after a fire destroyed their sanctuary during Tuesday's storms. Another church opened its doors to the church members and leaders.

Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds

On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.

Colleyville synagogue at center of 2022 hostage crisis receives bomb threat

Colleyville police evacuated the synagogue on Friday after it received an emailed bomb threat, bringing back tough memories for those who remember the hostage situation two years ago.

Child branded at Sugar Land temple sparks legal battle seeking over $1 million

A lawsuit has been filed against Ashtalakshmi Temple and Jet U.S.A., Inc. following an incident where an 11-year-old boy was branded during a cultural ceremony at the temple, without his father's knowledge or consent.

This Filipino villager was nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday

Ruben Enaje and other villagers participated in real-life crucifixions, which have become an annual tradition in his village in the Philippines.