The Eucharist is not simply a cultural legacy. It is more than a moving performance or a beautiful ritual symbolizing transcendence. And liturgy is more than aesthetics.

We asked people in three dozen countries how they see religion's role in society, government and national identity.

Across 36 countries, most people say religion helps society and encourages tolerance. They're more divided on whether it promotes superstition.

In the world of Christian literature, the Bible stands as the best-selling book and simultaneously one of the most questioned ...

Mission is an English word that has morphed far beyond its Latin roots. As it transformed it embraced colonial expansionist ...

This piece was originally published on January 16, 2025 and has since been updated. Latin America and the Caribbean’s GDP growth hit 2.4 percent in 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund’s ...

While the occurrence is rare, what isn’t rare is that we take it for granted in America when our neighbors celebrate different religious holidays. Religious freedom is a fundamental American ...

The Maha Kumbh is one of the most revered and sacred Hindu festivals. It has evolved beyond its religious origins to become a globally recognised cultural event. In 2017, it was even included in ...

she comes to embody the spiritual symbolism of the show's title itself. Doves are prevalent in the Christian tradition. In Leviticus and later in Luke, doves are offered in the temple as a ...

California premium denim label True Religion has been acquired by a pair ... a retail investment firm led by American Eagle CEO Jay Schottenstein, on Tuesday announced that they acquired a ...

Ecuador will be the first Latin American country to elect its president in 2025. Bolivia will do the same amid a deep crisis over the indictment of former President Evo Morales. Chile and Honduras ...