NYC to pay $17.5M for forcing Muslim women to remove hijabs for mugshot

The city of New York has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit of $17.5 million for forcing people to remove their hijabs for mugshots photos after being arrested.

Greek, Jewish, Puerto Rican: Biden has history of claiming to be 'honorary' member of numerous ethnic groups

President Biden has a history of tying himself to various ethnicity groups and cultures, saying just this week he inherited the nickname “Biden-opoulos" in his home state of Delaware.

Synanon rehab center turned from helping to brainwashing with 'communal living experiment,' docuseries reveals

The Synanon Foundation started as a heroin rehabilitation center in Santa Monica in 1958, but by the 1970s, it had transformed into a cult with thousands of members.

Easter continues to bring gifts of the resurrected Jesus, says Washington, D.C., nun

Divine Mercy Sunday is the first Sunday after Easter, and it celebrates the unfathomable mercy of Jesus Christ, a D.C.-based religious sister told Fox News Digital.

Vatican says gender theory, surrogacy violate human dignity in ethics document

The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith admonished the practices of gender reassignment surgery and surrogate pregnancy on Monday, calling them threats to human dignity.

White House responds after Pope Francis condemns 'gender theory,' affirms Biden's support for trans community

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre affirmed Biden's support for the transgender community, despite a document from Pope Francis.

Vatican document on modern issues shows 'how stupid it is' to see Church as 'left' or 'right': Bishop Barron

Bishop Robert Barron told Fox News Digital that the release of the Vatican document "Dignitas infinita" on Monday shows "how stupid it is" to categorize the church as "right" or "left."

'Satanic ritual murders' result in lengthy prison sentences for 3 Russians

Four Russians were arrested in connection with three murders described as "satanic ritual killings." The perpetrators lured two of their victims into the forest to kill them in secret.

Harry Potter actress denounces Israel as 'vicious genocidal nationalist nation:' 'Hitler has won'

Harry Potter film actress Miriam Margolyes, who is Jewish herself, released a video condemning Israel as a "vicious genocidal nationalist nation," comparing it to Nazi Germany.

On this day in history, April 11, 1945, US troops enter Buchenwald concentration camp, confront Nazi horrors

US Army forces under the command of Gen. George Patton liberated Buchenwald concentration camp in Weimar, Germany, on this day in history, April 11, 1945.

Portuguese Catholic Church announces it will compensate victims of sex abuse

The Portuguese Catholic Church has unanimously agreed to compensate victims of sex abuse by clergy; a fund will be created with contributions from all of the Portuguese dioceses.

Afghanistan's Taliban leaders issued different messages for Eid. Experts say that shows tensions

Two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan delivered messages for Eid al-Fitr this week which experts say showed tensions between hardliners and those who want to scrap harsher policies.

Pope to make longest trip of papacy by traveling to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore

Pope Francis is set to visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September, delighting Catholics in the region. It is possible he will also stop in Vietnam.

Franklin Graham arrives in Poland for 'God Loves You' tour after Auschwitz visit: 'Very sobering'

Rev. Franklin Graham is in Poland, where he will be addressing a crowd of thousands in Krakow on Saturday, April 13, as part of his continuing "God Loves You" tour. He stopped first at Auschwitz.

Ethiopian Jews in dire need as Israel-Hamas conflict disrupts established aid, Jewish charity says

Ethiopian Jews are in dire need of international aid as enduring issues of insufficient medical resources and food scarcity continue to plague their enclaves in Gondar and Addis Ababa.

WATCH: Nun carries suitcase later discovered to contain remains of deceased friend

A pedestrian found a foul-smelling suitcase and discovered that it contained bones, but the police have determined that the 58-year-old victim died from an illness, not from any foul play.

Jewish organizations voice support for Israel's 'obligation' to defend themselves from Iran's attacks

Jewish organizations in the United States shared their support for the U.S. and called for Israel to "aggressively defend" themselves against Iran's missile and drone attacks.

Christians in Africa face worrying rise in killings, persecution and displacement

According to one group Christians are being persecuted, killed and displaced in 28 of Africa’s 54 countries. Nigeria is one country that has seen a massive rise in attacks against the faithful.

Peace of Jesus Christ 'will drive all anxiety, every fear, from our hearts,' says DC-based friar

Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P., a Dominican friar in Washington, D.C., reflects on Luke 24:38 and explains why it is important to have faith and trust in God through all trials.

Christian groups see need in changing approach to deal with historic decline in Americans’ church attendance

The leader of a San Francisco church and an executive for a digital company that connects people to church communities told Fox how they're combatting a decline in church attendance.

Jewish group for Passover introduces 'Ten Plagues of Antisemitism' in its haggadah this year

JewBelong, an organization dedicated to "supporting joyous Judaism and confronting antisemitism" has a new twist on the Passover seder to start conversations about antisemitism.

Salman Rushdie in 1st interview about nearly-fatal knife attack: 'I feel more the presence of death'

Salman Rushdie survived the knife attack, which lasted nearly 30 seconds and damaged his liver and severed the nerves in an arm and an eye.

Australia says bishop, priest’s church stabbing was a 'terrorist incident'

A stabbing attack at the the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Australia is being investigated as a "terrorist incident," police say.

UK court upholds school's ban on prayer following Muslim student's legal challenge

A Muslim student at a London school lost a court battle over the school's ban on prayer. The judge ruled that the student had accepted the school's rules upon enrollment.

Antisemitic incidents in US skyrocketed in 2023, ADL report says, averaging 24 per day

Numbers released by the Anti-Defamation League show antisemitic incidents reached an all-time high in the U.S. last year, averaging one every hour.

Jewish organization leader says Israel will be protected by God, despite attacks by Iran or its proxies

Aish CEO Rabbi Steven Burg told Fox News Digital Israel will continue to be protected by God as countries like Iran continue to attack the Holy Land.

This Passover has a 'bitter taste,' says Los Angeles-based activist as Hamas hostage crisis continues

Noa Tishby, activist, actress, author and Israel's former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism and Delegitimization, revealed why this Passover is particularly poignant.

Biden's education secretary vows to shut down the largest Christian university in the US

Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona vowed to crack down on the largest Christian university in the country during a House committee hearing.

Sydney church bishop stabbed in 'terrorist incident' says he forgives attacker

An Australian church bishop and priest who was stabbed in a "terrorist incident" on April 16 said he is recovering quickly and has forgiven his attacker.

Biden 'doesn't understand the Catholic faith,' bishop says: 'I'm not angry at him, he's just stupid'

Bishop Robert Gruss of the Diocese of Saginaw urged Catholic faithful to let go of anger at President Biden, who he says is "just stupid" and "doesn't understand the Catholic faith."

'Harassment' of Christian college by Biden administration blasted by state education official

The U.S. Department of Education is trying to take down Grand Canyon University over "ideological" differences, according to GCU's president.

Passover holds the key to comprehending today's 'vicious' antisemitism, says rabbi and spiritual leader

The chief rabbi of South Africa shared thoughts about Passover, faith, the Jewish people and today's rampant antisemitism just ahead of the holiday's start on Monday at sundown.

Friendly faith reminder: Jesus is the 'Good Shepherd' that humanity needs, says evangelical leader

Rev. Johnnie Moore of Washington, D.C., shared what it means for Jesus Christ to call himself the "good shepherd" in John 10:11. Christians, he said, need a shepherd.

Terry Anderson, AP reporter abducted in Lebanon and held captive for years, dead at 76

In 1985, Anderson became one of several Westerners abducted by members of the Shiite Muslim group Hezbollah during a time of war that had plunged Lebanon into chaos.

Dallas-area church highlights importance of adoption, foster care at 'Chosen' conference

Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, recently hosted the "Chosen" conference, spotlighting the role the church can play in adoption and foster care. Fox News Digital spoke with its pastor.

NYC riots: Anti-Israel agitators hurl bottles at NYPD, form human chain amid mass arrests

NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry posted a video to X showing several bottles being flung at police during anti-Israel protests at New York University's (NYU) Monday.

Spain approves plans for sexual abuse victims of Catholic Church to be compensated financially

Victims of sexual abuse connected to the Catholic Church in Spain will now be financially compensated after an economical plan was approved by the Spanish Court.

Australia counterterrorism force arrests 7 teenagers following Sydney bishop stabbing

Australia reportedly has arrested seven teens who allegedly believe in a religiously motivated extremist ideology and have ties to a church stabbing suspect.

Bible full of 'historical evidence' for how effective prayer is, stresses faith leader

A pastor in the Seattle, Washington area is highlighting the importance and power of prayer amid today's antisemitism and attacks on Jewish people both in America and all over the world.

UT Austin anti-Israel agitators freed after governor said they 'belong in jail'

Anti-Israel protesters arrested at an anti-Israel rally at The University of Texas at Austin are bring cut loose on Thursday after chaotic scenes on campus.

Pastor Greg Laurie to deliver faith-filled inspirational message at 'Hope for Lahaina' event

Pastor Greg Laurie and "American Idol" alum Danny Gokey are set to deliver a message of faith and inspiration at the "Hope for Lahaina" event on Sunday, with music by Leeland.

Christians need to rely on grace offered by Jesus' resurrection, says South Carolina priest

Fr. Jeffrey Kirby of South Carolina reflected on John 15:5, "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing."

Comedian Russell Brand announces he is getting baptized: ‘I’m taking the plunge’

Comedian Russell Brand recently announced on social media that he would be receiving the Christian sacrament of baptism on April 28, calling it "very exciting."

Protesters in Germany call for Islamic fundamentalism: 'Caliphate is the solution'

1,100 protesters took part in an Islamist rally in Hamburg, Germany, over the weekend. Many demonstrators appeared militant, with one sign reading "Caliphate is the solution."

Pope visits Venice Biennale exhibit inside women's prison, consoles prisoners

Pope Francis attended the Venice Biennale of Arts and visited the Vatican's exhibit, which was inside of a women's prison and created with the help of some prisoners.

6 fatally shot in Shiite mosque in Afghanistan: Taliban

In Afghanistan, a gunman fatally shot six people and wounded one other at a Shiite mosque. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Richard Dawkins praises ‘courageous people’ like JK Rowling for turning tide against 'dictatorial wokeism'

Richard Dawkins, who rose to fame for criticizing religious dogma, praised author J.K. Rowling for openly defying transgender ideology and hate speech legislation in Scotland.

'Succession' actor bashes the Bible, calls religion a bad influence on humanity: 'People are so stupid'

"Succession" actor Brian Cox mocked religion and the Bible as constructions of "stupid" humanity on a recent podcast and blamed religion for the war in Gaza.

United Methodist Church votes to lift ban on LGBTQ clergy, marking historic policy shift

At the United Methodist General Conference, delegates voted overwhelmingly to repeal the church's ban on LGBTQ clergy, marking a significant policy shift.

Outspoken pro-abortion governor gets speaking slot at Vatican summit

Despite his social progressive stands on abortion and transgender issues, Gov. Gavin Newsom is invited to the annual Vatican climate summit in mid-May.

Satanists not welcome in schools but 'welcome to go to hell' says state superintendent

Oklahoma education chief Ryan Walters opposes The Satanic Temple's plan to place its ministers in schools after a bill passed the state House that would permit volunteer chaplains.

Holocaust survivors confront rising denial, antisemitism in new digital campaign

The new #CancelHate digital campaign features Holocaust survivors reading social media posts containing Holocaust denial or distortion and telling their own stories of survival.

Polish teenager suspected of attacking synagogue with Molotov cocktails arrested

A 16-year-old Polish male was arrested on suspicion of attacking the Nożyk Synagogue with Molotov cocktails. He could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

War-scarred village in Ukraine finds solace in vibrant new church

A new church is bringing spiritual comfort to war-weary residents of the Ukrainian village of Lypivka this Orthodox Easter season. Two years ago, it provided refuge.

Christian film 'The Hopeful', set in 1800s, explores similarities of modern America, 21st century

"The Hopeful" is set following the War of 1812. True stories of Americans including William Miller and Ellen Harmon play out during the movie.

‘Reacher’ star gets political again, decries an ‘entire platform by those who mostly claim to be Christians’

In a recent video, "Reacher" series star Alan Ritchson appeared to slam conservative Christians again, this time for doing "violence" to the foreigner.

Texas pastor says grace of the Holy Spirit can be felt today: 'Available for all'

Rev. Jeremiah Johnston of Dallas, Texas, reflects on Acts 10:44-48, and how the Holy Spirit's outpouring of graces can still be felt and experienced even in modern times.

Hero saved woman's family from the Nazis: Story is 'chillingly relevant' today, says author

Author Linda Margolin Royal reveals to Fox News Digital the story of how her family was saved from the Nazis during the Holocaust by one man — and how today's antisemitism brings it all back.

Australian teen who stabbed man in back, was shot by police, was in 'deradicalization program'

An Australian teenager participated in a deradicalization program before writing he was "going on the path of jihad," stabbing a man and being shot and killed himself by police.