But what if Jesus’ family connections were as influential as ecclesiastic fervor in setting the course for a new religion?

I believe in miracles too, in my way, reconciling rationalism and inklings of a preternatural reality by means of “radical amazement.” That’s a core concept of the great modern Jewish philosopher ...

The Register presents five of Tissot’s works that reflect Christ’s path, with reflections.

The ascendancy of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis, to the papacy was a trinity of sorts. It was historic, prophetic and redeeming. For 1,272 years, the papacy was occupied by Europeans only, ...

Already, as Jesus commends his soul to his Father, the truth is wrung out of the bystanding soldier: “Surely this was the Son of God!” Joseph’s judgement, too, takes the simple form of ...

So, it shouldn't be much of a surprise that the "I Am" statements of Jesus in the New Testament book of John actually have a ...

The pope's death comes one day after Francis, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a ...

With childlike confidence I present myself before thee, Oh holy Joseph, faithful foster father of Jesus! I beg thy compassionate intercession and support in this, my present necessity.

In an age obsessed with scanning, measuring and proving, the Shroud invites modern minds to reconsider the Resurrection — and ...