Lazy “pulpits” tend to perpetuate all kinds of apocryphal stories—stories that “preach well,” but are factually untrue.

Johnston believes the Shroud of Turin captures the very moment of resurrection and ties it to technological phenomena.

Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told ...

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria Maggiore), one of the five great ancient basilicas in Rome, and the place Pope ...

The repatriation of African art is gaining momentum, but a number of highly important and symbolic pieces remain in the hands ...

As a child I loved Easter, maybe even more than Christmas. Each year there was a new fancy dress, frilly socks, white patent ...

By Steve Sticker Columnist Lent, April 2025, ongoing restoration by a team of 50 scientists of the Church of the Holy ...

Explore the Alawite faith's unique blend of Greek philosophy, Shia Islam, and Christian influences on soul, reincarnation, ...

As the global conversation on race, faith, and representation deepens, a bold question is emerging from both pews and pulpits ...

Archaeologists uncovered hidden inscriptions and graffiti left by medieval pilgrims on the walls of the Cenacle, the site of ...

Francis is expected to be buried at the ancient Basilica of St. Mary Major, which lies outside the Vatican walls. A conclave ...

If amateur investigation into my lineage is to be believed, Rebecca Nurse is my ninth great-grandmother, Lynne Weiler writes.