Atheism, the belief that there is no God, has been on the rise globally. But what does this mean for different cultures and ...

Wendell Williams takes readers with him on the first part of his journey through Eastern Europe over the Christmas holiday.

We asked people in three dozen countries how they see religion's role in society, government and national identity.

The Behaim Globe depicted a narrowed Atlantic Ocean, which, if crossed, would lead directly to Cipango (Japan) and Asia. In ...

Luke Batzel, who in 2021 was honored for helping a child whose mother struggled to breathe, was recognized for 10 years as a ...

Deep dive into changing dynamics shaping Middle East peace prospects: Saudi conditions, American attitudes, Iranian diplomacy ...

A nun greets Pope Francis during his apostolic visit to Indonesia in September 2024. (Photo: Government of Indonesia/Wikimedia Commons) Could this be what “trickle-down” means? The scene takes ...

Listen to Story India and US projected for growth, Europe faces challenges Global economy expected to weaken, says report from WEF US policy expected to significantly impact global economy The World ...

manuscripts and drawings dating back to 2700 B.C. The museum includes religious and artistic collections from across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. The library's namesake comes ...

HAS VLADIMIR PUTIN QUIETLY ACQUIRED a new imperial possession in the heart of Europe, embedded within the EU and NATO? The suggestion may sound hyperbolic, but reports from Bratislava are becoming ...

a French historian who specializes in religious architecture. In France — as has been the case elsewhere in Europe — decaying churches are often transformed into gyms, restaurants, hotels or ...

At the same time, Rocco Buttiglione, the withdrawn EU Justice Commissioner nominee, plans to form a religious lobby group to “battle for the freedom of Christians” in Europe. Many religious people, ...