The news now raises more concerns about the 86-year-old pope's health.
Hundreds of faithful Catholics, and possibly others, made a pilgrimage of sorts to see Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster's body, believed to be incorrupt.
Jewish faith leaders are combining ancient lessons with outside resources to help congregants with mental health now and in the long run.
The conservative push for signs of faith in more places comes as polls show a decline in religious belief in America.
In a new report, over a dozen countries are accused of violently trampling over religious freedoms.
A second bill was also passed that would allow allocation of time for prayer and Bible study for both students and staff.
The start of the holiday of Eid al-Fitr is traditionally based on sightings of the new moon, which vary according to geographic location.
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Through the lens of Western religion, sacred land is the church, building and animals, and plant life, the sacraments.
An estimated 60,000 people attended the Mass, according to Vatican officials.
The pope ate breakfast, read the newspaper and worked from his hospital room Thursday, the Vatican stated.
Representatives for Pope Francis confirmed that he does not have COVID-19, but will remain in a hospital for several days for a respiratory issue.
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The "He Gets Us" ad campaign received plenty of reactions following its placement during this year's Super Bowl.
A monastery in Boston is closing after nearly 90 years. Nine nuns, ages 60 to 92, will be moving to a much smaller compound.
During the coming four weeks, Muslims will abstain from food and water from dawn to dusk, before gathering with family and friends for evening meals.
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Sara Hurwitz created a program to ordain orthodox women after she became the first woman Orthodox Rabbi in 2009.
Of New York's eight dioceses, Albany is the fifth to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid accusations of sexual abuse.
A Harlem church is breaking down barriers in getting mental health help by bringing in professionals to assist the underserved community.
Someone drew images of swastikas and Adolf Hitler on a whiteboard that was hanging from a Jewish student's dorm room.
Francis didn’t replace a pope who had died. He succeeded Pope Benedict XVI, a conservative, who was the first pontiff to retire in 600 years.
Spurred by social media posts, tens of thousands of people from around the country attended what many of the participants are calling a revival.
A government-backed program in D.C. is helping churches in underserved communities reach their wellness goals.
The organizer and host for this year's breakfast will be the National Prayer Breakfast Foundation, headed by former Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark.
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Earlier this month, Florida's education department rejected AP African-American Studies in a letter to the College Board, which oversees AP classes.
Churches across the U.S. will each receive tens of thousands of dollars to aid in restoring their historic house of worship.
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Trends in evangelical Christianity are influencing Hispanics and their attraction to the GOP.
Benedict was the leader of the church’s conservative wing and is considered one of the world’s greatest theologians.
Pope Francis opened the service with a prayer and closed it by solemnly blessing the simple casket.
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Thousands of mourners lined up on the first day of public viewing before Thursday morning's funeral, which will be led by Pope Francis.
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the former Joseph Ratzinger, died Saturday at his home in the Vatican.
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Why do we play with this little top during the holiday? It goes back to the second century, when the Greek empire ruled over Israel.
The historical Oxford English Dictionary lists 24 variations for the eight-day holiday. It can lead to some confusion when it comes to spelling.
Jews celebrate Hanukkah’s traditions around the world. Why does this festival of lights last eight nights?
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Samuel Bateman was a former member of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints until he left to start his own offshoot group.
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Findings show that antisemitic hate incidents have reached their highest levels in over 40 years.
