Plano church's expansion plan temporarily paused by city zoning board
Representatives from St. Andrews United Methodist Church fielded several questions from the planning and zoning commission. The board ultimately decided to delay the zoning vote for another two weeks.
Cash, checks found in wall at Lakewood Church during repair work is from 2014 theft, says HPD
A large amount of money – including cash, checks and money orders – was found inside a wall while renovation work was being done at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church. Houston police say it's from the 2014 theft, where $600,000 were reported stolen from the church's safe.
Plano residents upset with church's plan for new chapel
Under its current plan, St. Andrew United Methodist Church‘s new chapel will back right up to homes in Stone Lake Estates off Plano Parkway and Parkwood Boulevard. Neighbors believe it’ll negatively affect property values.
Anti-vaccine North Texas evangelist Marcus Lamb dies from COVID-19
A North Texas-based televangelist has died from COVID-19 after spending months promoting his outspoken opposition to COVID-19 vaccines.
‘Chanukah Sameach’ : Biden recognizes Hanukkah 2021 with well wishes
“From our family to yours, and from the People’s House to your own homes, Jill and I wish you and your loved ones a Chanukah Sameach, a Happy Hanukkah!” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
Survey: Few Americans blame God for COVID-19 pandemic, other tragedies
A large majority of U.S. adults believe that most of the suffering in the world comes from people rather than from God, according to surveys from the Pew Research Center.
Haiti kidnapping: 2 missionaries freed weeks after abduction, organization says
Christian Aid Ministries issued a statement Sunday saying the two “are safe, in good spirits and being cared for.”
Diwali 2021: What to know about the festival of lights
The Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, is being celebrated by millions across the world.
Biden receives Communion in Rome amid abortion debate in US
While President Joe Biden regularly receives Communion in his home dioceses in Washington and Delaware, it was significant that he also received Communion in Rome.
Biden: Pope Francis told him he should 'keep receiving communion'
President Joe Biden said the issue of abortion did not come up in his meeting with Pope Francis, but that the pontiff said he should keep receiving Communion.
Azle teen hurt in bull riding accident recovering at home after miraculous recovery
An Azle 17-year-old is thanking God for a miraculous recovery after a bull riding injury nearly killed him. A 1,500-pound bull kicked the high school competitor in the neck, damaging a major artery. Doctors thought he would need several weeks in the hospital. But just two weeks later, he's back at home with his family.
Jill Biden reconnects with her South Carolina church, opens up about faith
The first lady quietly flew to West Columbia for a surprise appearance at the 50th anniversary celebration for Pastor Charles B. Jackson Sr. of Brookland Baptist Church.
Azle teen hurt in bull riding accident leaning on faith during road to recovery
Last week, a bull bucked 17-year-old Alex Aguilar off and kicked him in the neck, leaving the rider with major injuries. Doctors call him very lucky. His family says they are blessed.
Pope Francis expresses 'shame' at scale of clergy abuse in France
Pope Francis has expressed "shame" for himself and the Roman Catholic Church for the scale of the sexual abuse of children within the church in France and "sadness and pain for the trauma that they suffered."
Southern Baptist Convention panel votes to unseal records in sex abuse probe
Waiving that privilege is considered crucial to enabling a transparent reckoning into how the denomination's leaders responded to abuse and abusers in its churches and institutions.
New partnership brings privately operated health clinics at Dallas churches
A Dallas alliance of churches has partnered in a first-of-its-kind project anywhere in the nation to create medical clinics located in churches.
Southern Baptists press for sexual abuse investigation to advance
A top Southern Baptist Convention committee is facing mounting pressure from within the denomination to move forward without further delay an investigation into how it handled sexual abuse allegations.
Multi-faith coalition holds day of service ahead of 9/11 anniversary
The Islamic Association of Fort Worth, Northwood Church and Temple Shalom are gathering care packages for refugees sheltering in the U.S.
Need at Dallas charitable pharmacy greatly grows during pandemic
The St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy opened its doors in Dallas in March 2018. Since then, it’s filled over 50,000 prescriptions for people in need for free. Since the pandemic, the need has increased. The pharmacy hoping for an increase in charity to help its cause.
Pope Francis encourages Catholics get COVID-19 vaccine, but some seek religious exemption
Pope Francis sent out a message encouraging them and the Vatican officially approves of them, but a group that advises the church is telling people to use their "conscience" and is even offering religious exemptions.