At the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration he dedicated to hope, Francis called for broad reconciliation “even (with) our enemies.”
The Christian community in Gaza City attended a Christmas Mass at the Holy Family Church in the city's old neighborhood, transforming the holiday celebration into a message of hope and love amid the ongoing hardships of war.
Members of a Berlin swimming club dressed in Santa costumes, plunged into Lake Oranke and sang carols on Wednesday as part of their annual Christmas tradition.
Pope Francis on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find the courage “to silence the sounds of arms" and overcome divisions plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine, Africa to Asia.
Some people are rejecting tradition portrayals for what they call "biblically accurate angels." Some have dozens of eyes and many wings. Others take the form of wheels within wheels.
Decorating for Christmas can be a fun tradition, but it can also be tricky when you have cats around. To ensure both your decorations and your furry friend stay safe during the holidays, here are some helpful tips. Start by protecting your cat from potential hazards like Christmas lights. C…
For over two years, Ebonie Vazquez searched for a mentor of color for her son, who is passionate about playing the violin. She found that space at a local church.
One former member of the sect said he felt “inferior” as a Black teenager because of his church’s racist beliefs on mixed race relationships.
Leaders influenced by the late Rev. William Branham have overseen controlling religious groups worldwide. Get caught up on the investigative series.
Cities from around the world have begun to light up as the Christmas approaches.
A U.S.-born Buddhist lama recently celebrated his 18th birthday with an elaborate enthronement ceremony.
Women were told never to cut their hair, one of the many rules controlling them. Women who disobeyed "weren't worth a good, clean bullet," the sect's founder taught.
“I know for a fact young women did not want to be 17, 18 years old and marrying a man in his 50s. ... But the parents had a different view.”
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