Why did Jesus tell people to make offerings in the Temple? Why did Paul call himself a Pharisee? The Bible’s answer might surprise you.

See a brief, inspiring list of virtues that believers can cultivate in themselves and their communities to help religious ...

Welcome to ‘sensory heritage’, the study of how we engage with objects from the past besides what they look like.

The human quest for transcendence and meaning has not disappeared with modernity, but has adapted to the evolving cultural ...

On Valentine’s Day, visitors flocked this Friday to Ha Pagoda in Hanoi, a sacred site known for granting blessings in love and relationships. Many devotees lit incense and prayed for romance and good ...

A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...

From glow-in-the-dark rosary beads to St. Christopher dashboard statues and Pope Francis bobbleheads, a tribute to the complicated life of Catholic kitsch ...

The whole semantic field of 'tool' and 'instrument' is fraught with negative moral connotations. St. Ignatius’ writings , however, show a different tendency. There, 'instrument' both serves as a ...

The small island, with its stunning beaches and world-class surfing, is gaining in popularity but retains its laid-back charm ...

Our God came to us first. A Malaysian Hindu devotee with his back pierced with hooks makes his way towards the Batu Caves ...

Sandalwood is one of the most valuable and sought-after woods in India due to its soothing fragrance, slow growth, religious uses and medicinal benefits. Its high demand and limited supply, ...