Even Pope Francis has drawn criticism for inaugurating a Vatican nativity with baby Jesus wrapped in the scarf that has become a symbol of pro-Palestine activism.

"In the heart of each person, hope dwells as the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what ...

Five years after Notre Dame's fire, the Crown of Thorns, a relic from Jesus' final days, returns in a ceremony echoing its grand debut in 1239 Paris, marking a new historic chapter.

Its contents – three relics, including a small piece of the Crown of Thorns supposedly worn by Jesus before his crucifixion – ...

In the heart of Mathura, devotees at the Banke Bihari Mandir recently had an unexpected—and somewhat perplexing—encounter ...

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared details and pictures of the new Pamban Bridge, connecting the Indian mainland to Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu. Calling it a 'modern engineering marvel ...

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The Fort Dodge Historic Preservation Commission will hold an open house to discuss the future of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church building from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Municipal Building ...

where an avatar of "Jesus" on a computer screen took questions from visitors on faith, morality, and modern-day woes, and provided answers based on Scripture. Visitors introduced a variety of ...

Progress to the mid-1800s, and the genesis of paper photography, and images show Notre Dame – then the tallest building in view – towering over the French capital. These early photos also show ...