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The singer and campaigner on how music is no longer a pillar of social protest and why it’s no surprise Live Aid sprang from ...
The Zurich public prosecutor’s office accuses Sanija Ameti of publicly disparaging religious beliefs and disturbing religious peace.
So, when Martha complains to Jesus, she’s asking him to send her sister Mary back into the women’s quarters, where she belonged, and thus stopping her acting so shamelessly.
SAINTS & ART: The Church honors the Immaculate Heart as a vessel of deep spiritual insight into the life of Christ.
Medieval art was anything but simple – every detail had meaning. In this video, we dive into some of the most well-known medieval paintings to uncover the hidden symbolism woven into the imagery ...
The Bayeux Tapestry is a remarkable example of medieval art. The embroidery piece depicts events leading up to the Norman conquest of England and spans nearly 230 feet. It is believed to have been ...
On the other hand, Mary of Bethany was gifted with an intellectuality and a capacity to learn, a “beruryah,” and more importantly, she possessed the wisdom, compassion, and chastity needed to ...
Elaine Pagels sifts through history in search of Jesus In “Miracles and Wonder,” the author explores what motivated people to record the details that define the life of Jesus.
Some ‘Hairy’ Medieval Books Were Covered in Sealskin, and Researchers Don’t Know Exactly Why Historians were surprised when analyses revealed Catholic monks used pinniped hides for the ...
Elaine Pagels, the best-selling author and Princeton professor, explains her interest in the life of Jesus in much the same terms. She opens her new book, “Miracles and Wonder,” with an ...
"Song of Christmas" (1957) is a visually artistic and musical celebration of the nativity story, blending Bible quotations with traditional carols and songs from various lands and eras. The film ...