From centuries-old cathedrals that survived fire and hurricanes to sacred spaces that honor fallen heroes, Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall travels across America uncovering powerful stories behind the churches that shaped the nation’s faith and identity.
“A church is more than just a building. It’s a safe haven, a symbol of hope. It’s a longing for connection,” Hall said in the new Fox Nation series “America’s Churches.”
Hall hosts the multipart special that explores history, faith, beauty and purpose, guiding viewers on in-depth journeys through some of America’s hallowed halls.
“A walk through the halls of these sacred spaces gives us a glimpse back into the past, showcasing a history just as rich as the foundation that it stands upon,” Hall said.
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Faith, he added, is “a lifeline that ties communities together,” connecting those dealing with hardship, loss and uncertainty to a higher purpose where they discover resilience.
Subscribers can join Hall this Holy Week as he steps inside iconic houses of worship, from New Orleans’ historic St. Louis Cathedral to the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel — meeting the people who keep their traditions alive while learning about the stories that make them special.
The special series kicks off on the Fox Nation platform this week with a visit to Annapolis, Maryland, at the site of the U.S. Naval Academy where the Brigade of Midshipmen Chapel unites U.S. service members both in duty and in faith.
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“Since the earliest days of the Navy, sailors have looked to far more than just a compass to guide them,” Hall said, introducing the chapel.
Its prominent copper-clad dome with a golden spire stands on the highest ground of the campus, overlooking Annapolis and serving as a beacon for those seeking a reminder of their purpose.
Hall then heads southwest to New Orleans, stopping in to explore St. Louis Cathedral, which has stood as a cornerstone of the community since the 1700s.
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This iconic church, the oldest active Roman Catholic cathedral in the U.S., has its own story of resilience to tell — enduring hurricanes and fires only to be rebuilt to stand tall today.
“It’s our unifying presence,” said Glenn Booker, a Royal Carriages driver and tour guide from the city.
“It’s an indicative presence of what the Catholic religion means to this city.”
Hall’s stop for the third installment of “America’s Churches” takes him to Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University, where he explores the intersection of faith across education and sports.
The interfaith space sitting in the heart of campus serves as a welcoming refuge for everyone, fostering connection, celebration and reflection.
“No matter where we come from, no matter what religion or spiritual following we have, we all come together, and we find these shared morals and a shared space is a physical representation of that,” said Sadie Meyer, a student at the university.
To learn more about these special houses of worship, subscribe to Fox Nation and begin streaming “America’s Churches with Benjamin Hall” today.
