Converting was colossally risky. While Christians born into the faith are free to practice, Iran’s Shariah laws state that ...

A 700-year-old fresco discovered in the convent church of S. Antonio in Polesine in Ferrara, Italy, reveals that luxurious Islamic tents were used to conceal altars in medieval European churches, ...

An ancient tooth in a crystal vessel inside a gilded silver frame at the Art Institute of Chicago was long thought to belong to John the Baptist, a contemporary of Jesus. But testing ruled that out.

State Rep. Luke Meerman, R-Coopersville, represents the district that includes Grand Valley State. He said he believes in the ...

the fresco was partly painted over with scenes from the lives of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. This later fresco has captured the attention of art historians who have overlooked the sections of ...

America was also the biggest donor of foreign aid. Initially, the point was to offer a hand-up to Africa’s underdeveloped ...

Before Christmas Eve, attackers burned a Christmas tree near the Syrian city of Hama. Additionally, some groups moved around cities, especially in neighbourhoods where Christians live such as in ...

The Shari’ah therefore provides the ultimate criteria for judgment on every aspect of one's individual and social life.

Mary was Jewish and she’s esteemed in Islam as well, being mentioned repeatedly in the Quran. The school has purchased many artworks by students over the years. “We understand art can result ...

A Paris-based art lover offers advice on how to explore the world's greatest museum. How do you fall in love with the Louvre?

While ambiguities and difficulties in the relationship between Jews and Catholics persist, the Second Vatican Council’s ...