Statement from religious leaders seemingly portrayed IDF veteran Ihab Shlayan as outside consensus for Zionism and other ...

The objects and surroundings in our Catholic churches have a purpose and a history. Here is an overview of some of those sacred things.

Daily Bible reading is a vital spiritual discipline that strengthens faith, provides divine wisdom for daily decisions, and offers comfort amid life’s challenges. It transforms thinking, aligns one’s ...

Asta — Asta's Latin and Greek origins hold the meaning of "bright as a star" or "star," while its Old Norse roots hold the meaning of "divine love," "god" or "beautiful" as a shortened form of the ...

In this installment of NPR's "Word of the Week" series we trace the origins of the "cravat" (borrowed from the French "cravate") back to the battlefields of 17th century Europe.

In ancient Rome, hope was venerated as a minor goddess, Spes, but usually on a communal, national level. Politically, Spes represented the collective hope for the Roman Republic or support for the ...

One of Salt Lake City’s most iconic cathedrals is slated for a major restoration and repairs to earthquake damage, with a price tag that could amount to tens of millions. The 101-year-old Holy Trinity ...

Word of the Year: Every year, leading dictionary websites select a “Word of the Year” to reflect the most important social, cultural, and digital trends of that year. These words are not chosen ...

Steubenville, OH — The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Steubenville celebrated its 15th annual Christmas Day Memorial Dinner, drawing attendees looking for a festive meal. Doors opened at 11:30 ...

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In the early fourth century A.D., Rome was notorious for persecuting Christians. Yet the night before battle, Constantine ...

India’s curiosity graph was anything but predictable in 2025. According to the latest Google Trends report, the country’s search patterns were shaped by a mix of global conflicts, pop-culture slang, ...