A lone cross was left standing after a Texas church burned to the ground
A lone cross inside Balsora Baptist Church was seen standing after the church burned down Friday.
Religion
A French city approved burkinis in its pools. Then the backlash came
The city of Grenoble's move to allow the full body-covering swimsuit for Islamic women has sparked a legal battle. Activists say it's a matter of civil — and women's — rights.
Juneteenth is a jubilant celebration — and a sacred lament
On Sunday, churchgoers will celebrate Juneteenth during their worship services. Members of the clergy reflect on the role of the church and the holiday marking the notification of the end of slavery.
'Ms. Marvel' treats being Muslim as ordinary — and that makes it extraordinary
Disney's Ms. Marvel has upended all the stereotypes about being Muslim or a South Asian.
Southern Baptists vote to fight sexual abuse and elect a leader eager for change
The Southern Baptist Convention offered commitments at its closely watched two-day annual meeting in Anaheim, Calif., to address sexual abuse problems kept hidden for years.
At annual meeting, Southern Baptist leaders make commitments to address sexual abuse
At the Southern Baptists annual meeting, church leaders made modest commitments to address sexual abuse, after a recent bombshell report detailed how the denomination silenced sexual abuse survivors.
Florida's new abortion law violates religious freedom, a synagogue's lawsuit says
The suit contends the law violates Jewish teachings, which state abortion "is required if necessary to protect the health, mental or physical well-being of the woman" and for other reasons.
Southern Baptists agree to keep list of accused sex abusers
The vote on sex-abuse reforms, just weeks after the release of a report on the long-simmering scandal, fell short of what some abuse survivors in Southern Baptist churches sought.
Southern Baptists respond to the widespread silencing of sexual abuse victims
Thousands of Southern Baptists are in California for their annual meeting. The gathering comes weeks after a report on sexual abuse by Southern Baptist ministers shocked evangelical congregations.
India is seeing international backlash after spokeswoman's comments on Islam
The diplomatic uproar across the Muslim world is growing, after a spokeswoman for India's ruling party made derogatory remarks insulting the Prophet Muhammad.