The actor visited many churches. Research with believers immediately bled into the screenplay he wrote for “The Apostle,” which Duvall directed and financed. The movie earned him another Academy Award ...

Is it morally wrong to get an abortion? What about gambling? Well, a new Pew Research study of 25 countries shows that your answers largely depend on your religion and where you live.

This year’s nominees’ bias toward personal faith over organized religion reflects the move our own society is making in that direction. It remains, however, to be seen whether that spirituality will ...

The residents of Jeju Island remember what it is like to resist imperialism and outside interests. Groups that were formed to protest the U.S. naval base construction have now shifted their focus ...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was honored at the South Carolina Statehouse as national leaders, civil rights veterans and family members paid tribute to his life and legacy. Presidents Barack Obama, Bill ...

The Middle East’s conflicts are not simply ancient religious feuds. They are modern political struggles shaped by history, identity and political interests. Here’s what you need to know about Sunni ...

The summit unfolded against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tension, coinciding with U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the ...

Over 1,000 years ago, Norse gods like Odin, Loki, Thor and Freya were worshipped across Scandinavia. Now there are indications that Norse Paganism is becoming a significant force once again. The ...

It’s all about being faithful. You do what you can, and what you should, even if the results are out of your hands. Of course ...

The joint U.S.–Israeli strike on Iranian targets on Saturday marked a dramatic escalation in the decades-long confrontation with the Islamic Republic — and raised two profound questions: Is this a ...

A Lifeway Research study found the average new Hispanic church work starts with 31 people in attendance but grows consistently. By the eighth year, the church sees an average of 85 people at the ...

Before the start of the Winter Paralympics, a 70-member choir from Abbiategrasso performed in Milan, promoting inclusion of people with disabilities. Backed by the archdiocese’s outreach, the concert ...