He reclaimed Jerusalem, humbled Crusader kings, and earned the respect of friend and foe alike. This is the story of Saladin, the warrior who became legend.

Find today’s readings here. “Then every scribe who has been instructed in the Kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.” (Mt ...

The Kingdom of God includes things like forgiveness, mercy, justice, chastity, love of the poor, love of one’s enemies, and the celebration of what is good, true and beautiful.

Hey, The kingdom of God in heaven is, well, a kingdom. In other words, theologically—at least in the Abrahamic tradition—the best form of government is a kind of despotism.

The Gospel of Matthew inspired an enduring Christian symbol: Jesus passing the keys to Peter. Cardinals are now choosing who will hold the keys — and their power — next.