Martin Luther King Jr. popularized the term ‘beloved community’ and gave it his own meaning. But the still-cited phrase…
Cardinals play an important role, whether in serving as papal ambassadors or in shaping public opinion, and they have done…
Christians are diverse in terms of race, denomination, theology and other factors. Yet on average, some of their views are…
About 4% of dogs and 12% of cats remain unvaccinated against rabies, posing risks for society.
‘Gentleman’s Agreement,’ a novel by Laura Z. Hobson, was considered groundbreaking for its depiction of everyday prejudice.
A scholar of Tibetan Buddhism discusses how she challenges her students to rethink their preconceived notions of death,…
To stop a crime, it helps to understand who these criminals are and how they think.
Ethical and legal issues around death in the digital age are thorny enough dealing with social media accounts. AI puts the…
Life is a gamble, anti-natalists say, and it’s unethical to force someone else to take the risk.
The phrase ‘so help me God’ is believed to be a part of the presidential oath ever since George Washington is said to…
The point of mindfulness is not to be more productive at work or just to relax − it is inner transformation.
Historians may not know much about Silvester’s life, but the era he lived in was pivotal for Christianity.
At a moment of soul-searching about health care in the US, an expert on global health puts the American system in perspective.
The fall of the Assad regime marks a turning point in Syria’s history. But it also opens a ‘chapter fraught with peril’…
Francis’ vision for a ‘synodal’ church is one built on trust and relationships − a dance where partners work together.
‘Black Nativity’ may be different each time you see it − and that’s exactly what the playwright had in mind.
The Hanukkah story centers on rekindling the eternal light in the Temple, a symbol of God’s presence. Similarly, the Ner…
The custom of mailing printed Christmas cards in the 19th century was a product of the industrial revolution. It was influenced…
Charles Schulz’s TV special survived the skepticism of network executives to become a holiday classic.
You may call him Santa Claus, but the bearded guy in the red suit is a man known by many names. That doesn’t make him…