The subject of numerous controversies, she is defined by ambiguity, welcoming outcasts to the Church and provoking more imaginative approaches to faith.

Are women ever really trusted, except perhaps as mothers? Even then, in Christian contexts women often find that we are still ...

From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about ...

While the anecdote concerning the prostitute Mary Magdalene is deeply moving, the compassion and forgiveness which Jesus shared with her was a part of his communion with everyone whom he helped, ...

The Princeton professor and author of such titles as ‘The Gnostic Gospels’ and ‘Beyond Belief’ and more spent seven years on ...

A jaw-dropping discovery by NASA may lend cosmic credibility to one of the Bible’s most dramatic moments — the crucifixion of Jesus Christ — and the spooky sky show that followed.

Leading his first Easter Sunday Mass as Washington’s new archbishop, Cardinal Robert W. McElroy said the Resurrection of ...

The day’s biggest draw, of course, is its eponymous contest: A handful of competitors vie for the titles of Hunky Jesus and Foxy Mary. Last year’s winning Jesus, very of-the-moment ...

Because Easter fell on the same day on the Julian and Gregorian calendars, meaning Catholic and Orthodox were celebrating on ...