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There are 66 books in the modern Bible, across the Old and New Testaments, but over 70 writings were never accepted. These ...

One of Kerala’s most important Marian shrines, Vallarpadam Church, is believed by devotees to be associated with miracles.

A Paphos gallery sparked controversy following a Saturday evening exhibition of paintings considered offensive to Orthodox Christian symbols, with public reactions emerging on Sunday.The works, ...

In the Orthodox tradition, there is a special time for prayers for the deceased — memorial Saturdays. On these days, ...

A child is one of at least 16 people killed in an attack in Australia at one of the world’s most famous beaches. Hundreds of ...

In a telephone interview with CNN on Friday, Menken pushed back on the characterization of his remarks as hateful, saying that he was instead advocating for “religious liberty” in the workplace and ...

Two gunmen shot dead at least 11 people on Sunday during a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australian ...

Now, a NASA scientist believes they have discovered the star that guided the Three Wise Men on their journey. In the Bible, ...