Because Easter fell on the same day on the Julian and Gregorian calendars, meaning Catholic and Orthodox were celebrating on the same day, the Vatican added Byzantine “stichera” or hymns and “stichos” ...

Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, says the death of Jesus, the Christ, crucifixion and resurrection gave humanity salvation, forgiveness and victory. He stated that His resurrection was a ...

Pope Francis, who is still recovering from pneumonia, was not present at the Easter morning Mass but gave the Easter blessing ...

But even though Easter is significantly commercialized in stores and society in general, its origin is rooted in the Bible as ...

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

Recent protests on racial justice have also questioned the portrayal of Jesus as a white man. An art historian explains how ...

Every year on Good Friday, Christians meditate on the depth of Jesus’ sacrifice for us in suffering a humiliating, bloody death by crucifixion. It’s a time to dwell on what Jesus suffered for us, in ...

To illustrate, let’s learn from what was surely the most profound failure in the life of the Apostle Peter. His example is ...

Strauss offered a new, mythographical reading of the Gospels, discounting the historical veracity of the miracles attributed to Jesus, but affirming their status as expressions of moral truth. The ...

The Pharisees and the teachers of the Law bring forward a woman, and the accusers want the strictest punishment meted out: stoning. But, be careful, demanding harsh punishment for others can lead to ...

WASHINGTON — Last week, upon finding out when and where he would make his first start for the Phillies, Jesús Luzardo cued up the last time he faced the Nationals. “It just wasn’t me,” he said. “At ...

The Bible was sold for $80,276 with an associated buyer's premium fee (the winning bid was $65,800). The book's sale was finalized on Saturday, with Goldin noting the auction ended on March 29.