But this ancient practice is more than a liturgical palate cleanser; it is essential preparation for the Lord’s Supper. In ...

After outlining the errors he surveys in the church—“Most people today imagine the point of Christianity is ‘to go to heaven ...

The Lenten period for penance started this week with Ash Wednesday and Catholic priests are happily bracing for long lines outside the confessional.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — On the eve of spring training games, an annual reminder: They don’t count. Not really. Stats are kept, but mostly as a formality. Hits don’t carry over into the season. Strikeouts ...

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is urging supporters to look at experience in a heated U.S. Senate primary with ...

CLEARWATER, Fla. — For the first few drills that infield coach Bobby Dickerson often runs each day in Phillies camp, no gloves are necessary. The early days of spring training are an opportunity for ...

The polling found Christian nationalists are more likely to embrace authoritarian views than the rest of the population.

The Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit on the island of Flores cofounded a shelter to provide women with refuge, counseling and legal support in a patriarchal society.

Making a rugby league team from scratch in Papua New Guinea – even with $600 million from the Australian government – means “there’s a lot to learn”.

‘If you die unbaptised you can have a surrogate do it for you on this plane,’ explains Kit. ‘So Mormons compile names of ...

It was 4:00 a.m. in Zambia when Pastor Christopher Bwalya got the kind of call no pastor ever wants to receive. The call came ...

How the former Vasco striker turned potential into impact in England and entered the debate about the future of the Brazilian national team ...