Emerging in monasteries and convents, apothecaries were later incorporated into guilds to serve the general public. But the ...

Holy relics were the ruby slippers of medieval Europe. To the faithful, relics had power. They helped answer prayers, win wars, and, ultimately, they helped you get to Heaven.

The problem isn’t secularism versus religion, but an unwillingness of America’s and Europe’s ruling classes to protect us. Feb. 1, 2016 11:57 amET Share ...

Although there is debate among scholars, Lemons said that a historical explanation is key. According to Lemons, religion has historically been a choice rather than a mandate in the United States; from ...

Nothing divides the United States from Europe like religion. America has its public piety and its multitude of thriving sects, Europe has its official secularism and its empty, museum-piece ...

Cardinal Rouco says secularism is becoming common throughout Europe Madrid, Spain, Jan 31, 2005 / 22:00 pm ...