Baraboo's Circus World brings in ministry; requires practice, faith

Tucked alongside the Baraboo River, beneath the big top sits hallowed ground to anyone who’s ever loved the circus. Opening day at Circus World brings thrills and some jitters.

Milwaukee Archbishop Listecki retiring, final Mass of Thanksgiving

Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki's final Mass of Thanksgiving was held on Sunday morning, June 9 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.

Pope Francis paves way for canonization of Carlo Acutis, first millennial saint

Pope Francis issued a decree on Thursday announcing the recognition of a miracle attributed to Bl. Carlo Acutis — clearing the way for the Italian teenager's canonization in the near future. 

Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds

On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.

What is Eid al-Fitr and how is it celebrated?

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. 

Good Friday service emphasizes sharing faith
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Christians around the world are celebrating Good Friday, including in Milwaukee. FOX6 visited a service where those in attendance took the opportunity to share faith.

This Filipino villager was nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday

Ruben Enaje and other villagers participated in real-life crucifixions, which have become an annual tradition in his village in the Philippines.

Here's what's open and closed on Good Friday 2024

Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.

Trump is selling Bibles for $59.99 ahead of Easter

Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.

Greendale church floods during Holy Week after sump pump fails

St. Alphonsus Parish in Greendale is dealing with disaster during Holy Week after its sump pump failed, flooding the church.

Religious tax exemptions; Wisconsin Supreme Court raises the bar

Exemptions that allow religious organizations to avoid paying Wisconsin's unemployment tax don't apply to a Catholic charitable organization, a divided state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki retirement; paperwork to pope

Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki is retiring. He has led Catholics in southeast Wisconsin for more than a decade – and likely will for a while yet.

Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki to submit retirement letter

Archbishop Jerome Listecki will sign and send his retirement letter next week, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee announced on Thursday, March 9.

Visiting pastor halts sermon to save woman choking on peppermint

Pastor Brandon Stewart, while delivering a sermon at Mt. Zion Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, swiftly transitioned from preacher to hero when he saved a woman from choking.

Wisconsin 'Friday Fish Fry Day' declaration cod-ifies tradition

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declared Friday, Feb. 16 "Friday Fish Fry Day" in the state. For Catholics, it was also the first Friday of the Lenten season