"Celtic Christianity incorporates contemplative prayer, rhythm in work and worship, sharing equally between women and men, ...

Between history, spirituality and legend, the figure of Saint Patrick, who has become a key element of a tormented Irish ...

Jesus believed in the imminent end of the world and the coming of the “Day of the Lord,” but that day never arrived, and ...

The museum's digital experience rooms use cutting-edge technology to immerse visitors in the history of Hagia Sophia and ...

While the “frivolous East” may have been happy to venerate men as though they were gods, the serious men of the Roman ...

Greek and Roman religion venerated one plurality of gods, heroesbut also personifications of abstract concepts. The ancient ...

The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls with questions as the pope remains ...

Pope Francis, who has faced multiple health issues in recent years, was admitted to a Rome hospital on Friday to treat a bronchitis-related respiratory condition. After completing his morning ...

Located in Ostia Antica, the mikvah dates to the late fourth or early fifth century C.E. Researchers say it's the earliest ...

Early Christianity faced numerous challenges, both from external persecution and internal doctrinal disputes. Among the most ...

The southern Italian city of Naples was struck by a 4.4-magnitude quake early Thursday that caused only minor damage.

One of the first modern women composers to reach international acclaim, Gubaidulina wrote bold music, inspired by Eastern and ...