Church
Suicide bombing at Damascus church kills at least 20, bomber member of Islamic State
A blast rocked the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighborhood of Damascus in Syria.
Muslim communities in Norway grow most as Church of Norway sees declining membership
Archaeologists in Turkey claim Church of the Holy Fathers found under lake
Messianic and Episcopal communities mourn Capital Jewish Museum shooting victims
The legacy of Pope Francis, marking a month since his passing - opinion
It is unfortunate that in his twilight years, the more disputable aspects of his views and conduct came increasingly to the fore, overshadowing gestures of goodwill and rights.
Self-proclaimed pastor accused of sex trafficking, forced labor scheme over near decade
Treva Edwards is accused of sexually and physically abusing one of his followers - whom he later reportedly pushed to get an abortion when she fell pregnant.
A 15th-century church wall collapsed in Portugal, the restorers found 12 skeletons
The Igreja Matriz de Portimão, also known as the Mother Church of Portimão, is a 15th-century building and a historical and architectural landmark in the region.
Lions of the Church: The most fascinating popes named Leo
From theologians to tacticians, emperors to reformers (and provocateurs), the Leos remind us that papal power isn’t always quiet, nor always humble, but is often fascinating.
1,300-Year-Old Necropolis Discovered Near Bordeaux's Sainte-Croix Church
White stone walls of medieval abbey's cloister uncovered, 'surprisingly well preserved'.
Abuse victims want next pope to get serious on 'zero tolerance'
"We believe it should be the central issue in the conclave," Peter Isely, one of the founders of the abuse survivors' group SNAP.
Cardinals begin process to elect a new pope after pope francis's passing
The task facing the cardinals today is to elect a new pope to succeed Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88.
Over 300 skeletons linked to St. Aldate's Church found under city center in Gloucester
The excavation revealed a cemetery, with about half of the skeletons found in burial vaults associated with the medieval church.
A troubled legacy? Pope Francis and Jewish-Catholic relations - opinion
Many in the Jewish community felt that the Vatican, which had once pledged never to stand aside when Jews were threatened, failed to condemn a group that openly calls for the annihilation of Jews.
Vatican declares ‘Architect of God’ Antoni Gaudí venerable, advancing him towards sainthood
The acknowledgment of Gaudí's 'heroic virtues' comes before beatification, which requires a miracle attributed to him for sainthood.
Islamist found guilty of targeting US churches in elaborate bomb scare network targeting Christians
Zimnako Salah was reportedly working on building a real IED as he placed fake bombs in churches.
