Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests shouldn't be matter of moral analysis

The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.

Pope Francis celebrates birthday amid church reforms, health concerns

Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.

Archdiocese of Milwaukee puts priest on leave, launches investigation

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee put a high-ranking priest on administrative leave. It has also launched a formal investigation that centers on an allegation of a consensual relationship.

Archdiocese of Milwaukee investigates priest, 'fidelity' questioned

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is investigating a priest after a "social media news story" raised questions about his "fidelity," a Dec. 1 statement said.

Trinity Lutheran Church fundraiser to help restoration effort

Fire ripped through Milwaukee's historic Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Church more than five years ago. A fundraiser aims to help restoration efforts.

Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu

Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.

M. Russell Ballard, prominent Mormon leader, dies at 95

One of the highest ranking leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, M. Russell Ballard, has died. He was 95.

Diwali record set as millions of Indians celebrate amid air pollution worries

A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.

Back from Israel, Kenosha priest details church group's experience

A Kenosha church group is now back home after being in Israel when the war began. The priest shared the groups story with FOX6 News.

Kenosha church group in Israel when war began, nearly home

Parishioners from a Kenosha were in Israel when the war broke out. They had to evacuate to Jordan for the past few days but will soon be home.

Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex couples

Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.

Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation

A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.

Milwaukee church helps former inmates find resources, community

A Milwaukee church organized a resource panel, putting their faith in people out of prison in homes to make entire communities stronger.