In a purely human way, I feel sorry for the Pope. Like everyone who died, except the Nazis, especially the Ukrainians. They ...

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

When the Dalai Lama turns 90 in July, the Buddhist monk, who for many exiled Tibetans personifies dreams of a free homeland, ...

Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning at the Vatican. Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell was seen sealing the door to ...

But Duke theology professor Peter Casarella says what Francis will be most remembered for is his humility and the example he ...

Pope Francis' favorite painting was Marc Chagall's "White Crucifixion." Here's what the Nazi-era artwork teaches about the ...

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

Early in his papacy, Francis made a declaration that now appears prophetic: “I want a mess.” ...

When the Dalai Lama turns 90 in July, the Buddhist monk, who for many exiled Tibetans personifies dreams of a free homeland, ...

Christians today celebrate their holiest day, Easter Sunday, which commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Easter has long been a mix of the secular and the sacred, of candy, flowers and ...

Easter Sunday has become a day of celebration for millions of people worldwide. Here's what to know about the Christian ...

By Sanjay Parate Even something as simple and unifying as sharbat has now fallen prey to communal polarization—divided along ...