Some patients with a terminal illness seem to be able to ‘hold on’ until after an anticipated holiday or event. This…
Pope Francis was not one to shy away from controversial issues, whether inside or outside the church.
Holding a conclave to elect a pope is a tradition that goes back centuries.
Pope Francis had expressed the desire to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a fifth-century church in Rome…
Some Americans hear claims of anti-Christian bias as a signal of white solidarity, according to a 2024 study.
On Patriots’ Day, far-right groups may use historical events and patriotic symbols to claim they are engaging in a ‘modern-day…
Researchers found that when salespeople perceived their leaders as ethical, they felt more committed to the organization.
Even when companies do not face legal liability, public pressure can help force a reckoning with complicity in genocide,…
Throughout history, Christians have often believed Pontius Pilate was reluctant to condemn Jesus. History suggests otherwise,…
Researchers found that when Black Christians mentioned their faith at work, they feared they would be discriminated against…
German philosopher Paul Tillich’s writings about affirming oneself in the face of anxiety, repression and meaninglessness…
‘Pañcatantra,’ a striking collection of animal fables in which birds, lions and others speak and reason as humans do,…
There’s no single, simple way to assess whether bugs feel pain, but research is giving scientists a better understanding…
Churchgoers who think their religious leaders don’t believe humans are driving climate change are less likely to discuss…
The history of Christian support for a Jewish state far predates the religious right.
A common assumption holds that nonreligious Americans vote for liberal candidates. The reality isn’t so simple.
The Catholic Church opposes assisted suicide and euthanasia, but it also doesn’t support treatments that prolong suffering…
The pope’s embrace of literature and history is a sharp contrast to some of his predecessors, a medievalist explains.
A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats…
Employees often gravitate toward co-workers their own age, but relationships with colleagues at other stages of life have…