Only about 900 people in the world speak Cypriot Maronite Arabic. The offshoot of Syrian Arabic has been passed on orally ...

By paving the way for an American pope, Leo’s predecessor has ensured the faith won’t get hijacked by the right.

More than 20 houses of worship across the Southern Tier, representing multiple religious denominations, opened their doors ...

The landmark opera "Harvey Milk Reimagined" is returning to San Francisco, newly revised 30 years after it debuted.

Good morning, Oklahoma. Here’s what we’re working on and what you should know before you start your day.

A fire damaged the house built atop the site of Marie Laveau’s family home, which is a touchstone of the legendary Voodoo ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis ... over the tomb and a reproduction of the late pontiff’s pectoral cross on the wall above it. Rosario Correale, ...

As the Catholic Church welcomed its 267th pope, Leo XIV -- elected May 8 -- attention quickly turned to the first moments of his pontificate. The first weeks of a papacy often give ...

The creed set the standard for orthodoxy for 1,700 years. But no one professes the faith today in the ancient Turkish town ...

When we watch the actor’s stunts, we are watching someone defy death, over and over again. It’s impossible to look away.

President Donald Trump's base of support may soon fracture into two competing far-right factions, according to one expert. The Wall Street Journal's Joshua Chaffin and Zusha Elinson reported Friday ...