RELIGION

Christian Bale has confirmed he will not be playing Batman in the "Justice League" film and that he will not return to the role in any future projects.

NBC will air a sequel to "The Bible" miniseries, titled "A.D.: Beyond the Bible."

Denise Gentile, the twin sister of Scientology leader David Miscavige, was arrested in January for possession of marijuana. According to Gentile's lawyer, the 53-year-old is denying receiving any drugs.

The Vatican confirmed that Father François Murad was killed by Syrian rebel forces after a video showing the Catholic priest being beheaded by jihadists was posted online.

The controversial Westboro Baptist Church targets Taylor Swift and reveals plans to picket the singer's upcoming concert.

Gun buyback participants can trade in their guns for up to $600 in New York City.

Radio personality Glenn Beck defended Paula Deen and her use of a racial slur during his web broadcast this week, comparing her to Martin Luther King Jr.

The WBC is the same group of individuals who said they would protest at funerals for Sandy Hook, Conn., elementary school victims and for people killed in the Aurora, Colo., shooting.

The figures, which sport hooked noses and hold coins, are sold everywhere in Poland. Even in kosher restaurants.

Aaron Hernandez will be charged in connection to a homicide investigation in Attleboro, Mass., said a source close to the case.

A Jewish man was shot and killed by security guards Fri. after he began shouting "Allahu Akbar" in a crowded place.

The Dubai Municipality announced plans this week to build Holy Quran Park, a themed destination designed "from an Islamic perspective."

The summer solstice, or first day of summer, happens annually and the date this year is Friday, June 21.

One of the U.S.'s foremost "gay conversion therapy" groups announced it is closing up shop on Thursday.

A source close to the homicide investigation revealed that New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez will be arrested in connection with the murder of Odin Lloyd.

Miliband would not seem to have the most sterling qualities associated with traditional Judaism.

The Congregation for Saints’ Causes has attributed a second posthumous miracle to the late Pope John Paul II that took place on the same day he was beatified.

Brazilians filled the street of Brazil's major cities in protest against government corruption. Here's a look into the situation in photos.

Bill Maher, the obnoxious, execrable and unfunny “comic” who hosts a talk-show on HBO called “Real Time,” is inexplicably one of the most successful and popular television celebrities in the United States.His rise to the top presents yet another example of how mediocrity, vulgarity (and, of course, luck) are far more important in determining the quality of contemporary pop culture than such quaint and forgotten qualities as talent and integrity.Like many of his dubious contemporaries -- including Oprah Winfrey, Michael Moore, Spike Lee, Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Reilly, among numerous others -- Maher has become a “brand,” a brand that is meticulously marketed for the sake of maximizing profit. Maher does not engage in reasoned debate, nor does he really care about the validity of his viewpoints. Having identified the demographic he wants to target (that is, upscale urban liberals), he simply ladles out what they want to hear.

A smudge mark that resembles Jesus' face has been spotted at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

Streisand is in Israel for some concerts, and while touring the country dropped a few choice words for the Orthodox Jewish community.