Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90
Family members of the Rev. Jimmy Swaggart say the famed 1980s televangelist has passed away at the age of 90.
Family members of the Rev. Jimmy Swaggart say the famed 1980s televangelist has passed away at the age of 90.
Texas Supreme Court allows breach of contract case against SMU to continue
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday said it would allow a breach of contract case to continue against Southern Methodist University.
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday said it would allow a breach of contract case to continue against Southern Methodist University.
Poll shows low support for taxpayer-funded religious schools
The recent poll sheds light on an ongoing debate involving the role of religion in public schools.
The recent poll sheds light on an ongoing debate involving the role of religion in public schools.
U.S. Dept. of Justice ends investigation of EPIC City
The U.S. Department of Justice has closed its investigation into EPIC City after developers affirmed inclusivity.
The U.S. Department of Justice has closed its investigation into EPIC City after developers affirmed inclusivity.
North Texas faith leaders sue TEA, school districts over Ten Commandments law
The plaintiffs argue the law violates the First Amendment by unconstitutionally pressuring students into religious observance and interfering with parents' rights regarding their children's religious education.
The plaintiffs argue the law violates the First Amendment by unconstitutionally pressuring students into religious observance and interfering with parents' rights regarding their children's religious education.
Kingdom Ministry Iowa camp investigated, 88 kids removed amid abuse claims
Authorities in Columbus Junction, Iowa, said they removed 88 minors from a church camp earlier this month after receiving reports of alleged abuse.
Authorities in Columbus Junction, Iowa, said they removed 88 minors from a church camp earlier this month after receiving reports of alleged abuse.
Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools is unconstitutional, court rules
A federal court ruled against a Louisiana law requiring public schools and colleges in the state to display the Ten Commandments. A similar law recently passed the Texas Legislature.
A federal court ruled against a Louisiana law requiring public schools and colleges in the state to display the Ten Commandments. A similar law recently passed the Texas Legislature.
Gateway Church layoffs amid former paster allegations
Gateway Church is experiencing financial difficulties and staff layoffs due to a decline in donations following the child sex abuse allegations and subsequent indictment against its former pastor, Robert Morris, who is now engaged in an arbitration dispute with the church over millions in benefits.
Gateway Church is experiencing financial difficulties and staff layoffs due to a decline in donations following the child sex abuse allegations and subsequent indictment against its former pastor, Robert Morris, who is now engaged in an arbitration dispute with the church over millions in benefits.
Gateway Church faces layoffs as donations plummet amid Robert Morris scandal
Gateway Church is experiencing financial difficulties and staff layoffs due to a decline in donations following the child sex abuse allegations and subsequent indictment against its former pastor, Robert Morris, who is now engaged in an arbitration dispute with the church over millions in benefits.
Gateway Church is experiencing financial difficulties and staff layoffs due to a decline in donations following the child sex abuse allegations and subsequent indictment against its former pastor, Robert Morris, who is now engaged in an arbitration dispute with the church over millions in benefits.
Historian who found Ireland's mass grave of babies was scorned in hometown
Catherine Corless, the historian who found the gravesite of nearly 800 babies and children beneath an Irish home for unwed mothers, was widely ridiculed for her life's work.
Catherine Corless, the historian who found the gravesite of nearly 800 babies and children beneath an Irish home for unwed mothers, was widely ridiculed for her life's work.
America's longest-running TV evangelist, Jimmy Swaggart, in critical condition after cardiac episode
Jimmy Swaggart's son says only a 'miracle' can save the influential preacher who has broadcasted longer than any other American evangelist.
Jimmy Swaggart's son says only a 'miracle' can save the influential preacher who has broadcasted longer than any other American evangelist.
Israel attacks Iran nuclear facility and top officials
Israel says it targeted Iran?s nuclear and military sites and top officials involved in the nuclear program. Isreali Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says more attacks could be on the way.
Israel says it targeted Iran?s nuclear and military sites and top officials involved in the nuclear program. Isreali Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says more attacks could be on the way.
Frisco mosque attack: Security guard ambushed by man with machete, police say
Frisco police have arrested a man who they say attacked a security guard with a machete at the Islamic Center of Frisco.
Frisco police have arrested a man who they say attacked a security guard with a machete at the Islamic Center of Frisco.
Southern Baptists gather for convention in Dallas
The country's largest religious conference is happening this week in Dallas. It's expected to bring a big economic boost.
The country's largest religious conference is happening this week in Dallas. It's expected to bring a big economic boost.
Southern Baptist Convention happening in Dallas this week
The Southern Baptist Convention, the country’s largest religious conference, is happening in Dallas this week.
The Southern Baptist Convention, the country’s largest religious conference, is happening in Dallas this week.
Groups prepared to sue Texas over bill requiring Ten Commandments in public schools
Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are planning to sue the state of Texas over a bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are planning to sue the state of Texas over a bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Texas Ten Commandments bill requiring display in schools heads to Gov. Abbott for approval
SB 10 would require schools to post a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
SB 10 would require schools to post a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
Gateway Church names new senior pastors after Morris resignation
Gateway Church in Southlake has named Daniel and Tammie Floyd as its new senior pastors, nearly a year after former lead pastor Robert Morris resigned amid child sex abuse allegations.
Gateway Church in Southlake has named Daniel and Tammie Floyd as its new senior pastors, nearly a year after former lead pastor Robert Morris resigned amid child sex abuse allegations.
Ten Commandments could be in Texas public school classrooms as bill nears passage
If enacted, the bill mandates a specific size and legibility for the display and allows schools to accept donations for the posters.
If enacted, the bill mandates a specific size and legibility for the display and allows schools to accept donations for the posters.
Supreme Court blocks launch of nation's first public religious school
Oklahoma cannot proceed with opening the nation’s first publicly funded religious school after a 4-4 Supreme Court vote.
Oklahoma cannot proceed with opening the nation’s first publicly funded religious school after a 4-4 Supreme Court vote.