Iraq's situation does not support conditions for lasting security and stability to live in freedom, Cardinal Sako says ...

Muslim armies, advancing north from the Arabian Peninsula, were able to easily enter Damascus from its east gate, which was ...

The primary rebel force that led the lightning offensive against the regime of President Bashar Assad is the Islamist Hayat ...

Bethlehem is marking another somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza. Manger Square lacked its usual festive ...

In addition to nationwide crackdowns on Christian celebrations and demolishing major mosques and churches, China last year imposed new regulations banning religious groups from having ties with ...

A down to earth liturgical battering awaits us after Christmas. No more "Away in the Manger". Nor sweet, and posh, little voices from King's College Chapel. The wrapping paper in the bin, we hear ...

Pope Francis appealed for weapons to be laid down in global conflicts and for the reconciliation between enemies in a ...

The major tenants of the Church's jubilee, a once-every-25-year tradition, include forgiveness and reconciliation with ...

Hanukkah commemorates the victory of the Jewish people over the Syrian army in a fight to gain religious freedom. When the Syrians were trying to impose their religion and culture on the Jewish people ...

Suspected Islamists set Christmas tree on fire in Syria. The incident triggered massive protests. This is the first time ...

Pope Francis, in his Christmas address, called for global peace, reconciliation, and hope, urging nations to silence arms and ...

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year ...