Peruvians have celebrated the election of a man many knew as a missionary and bishop during his 2 decades of service in the South American country.
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As the first non-European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace many cultures within the church.
A scholar who studies Spider-Man examines why the statement ‘with great power comes great responsibility’ resonates with viewers and inspires virtuous actions.
Queer Christians often hear a message that they’ll be accepted in conservative churches so long as they deny part of themselves.
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, a day after greeting crowds at St Peter’s Square. From the very start of his papacy, he seemed determined to do things differently.
Throughout history, Christians have often believed Pontius Pilate was reluctant to condemn Jesus. History suggests otherwise, a scholar explains.
The history of Christian support for a Jewish state far predates the religious right.
Today’s Christian nationalists have shaped their theology in ways that harken to apocalyptic prophets of the1530s.
Alcoholics Anonymous helped make the Serenity Prayer famous, but it was written by one of the 20th century’s most influential theologians, Reinhold Niebuhr.
With roots in English literature, muscular Christianity encouraged men to use their bodies to Christianise the world.
Cannibalism has been documented across Western Europe, from prehistory into the 1800s.
Christian history shows how bishops have used bold speech to challenge the powerful.
In the US, some Republicans view the members of a tiny Christian group as “guardians of lost values"–and a powerful political symbol.
Forum 18, a site based in Norway, is one of the few media outlets specializing in coverage of religious freedom.
The Catholic Church’s Holy Years have biblical roots, but have been evolving for nearly 1,000 years.
A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or even death.
Martin Luther King Jr. popularized the term ‘beloved community’ and gave it his own meaning. But the still-cited phrase was coined decades before.
Cardinals play an important role, whether in serving as papal ambassadors or in shaping public opinion, and they have done so over the centuries.
Christians are diverse in terms of race, denomination, theology and other factors. Yet on average, some of their views are growing more similar, a scholar argues.
Religion has been on the decline in Canada for years. Understanding how religion is viewed in society can help explain why.
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