Church
UN experts demand Iran reverse seizure of Tehran church, warn of crackdown on Persian Christian life
The ten-acre compound in central Tehran held homes, offices, and two schools in addition to the church itself.
Iran threatening Tehran's historic Qavam Church in latest move against Iranian Christian minority
Israeli gov't recognition of Armenian Genocide fulfills 'moral duty,' senior bishop says
Christian Zionists confront a crisis inside their own camp - analysis
Lions of the Church: The most fascinating popes named Leo
From theologians to tacticians, emperors to reformers (and provocateurs), the Leos remind us that papal power isn’t always quiet, nor always humble, but is often fascinating.
1,300-Year-Old Necropolis Discovered Near Bordeaux's Sainte-Croix Church
White stone walls of medieval abbey's cloister uncovered, 'surprisingly well preserved'.
Abuse victims want next pope to get serious on 'zero tolerance'
"We believe it should be the central issue in the conclave," Peter Isely, one of the founders of the abuse survivors' group SNAP.
Cardinals begin process to elect a new pope after pope francis's passing
The task facing the cardinals today is to elect a new pope to succeed Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88.
Over 300 skeletons linked to St. Aldate's Church found under city center in Gloucester
The excavation revealed a cemetery, with about half of the skeletons found in burial vaults associated with the medieval church.
A troubled legacy? Pope Francis and Jewish-Catholic relations - opinion
Many in the Jewish community felt that the Vatican, which had once pledged never to stand aside when Jews were threatened, failed to condemn a group that openly calls for the annihilation of Jews.
Vatican declares ‘Architect of God’ Antoni Gaudí venerable, advancing him towards sainthood
The acknowledgment of Gaudí's 'heroic virtues' comes before beatification, which requires a miracle attributed to him for sainthood.
Islamist found guilty of targeting US churches in elaborate bomb scare network targeting Christians
Zimnako Salah was reportedly working on building a real IED as he placed fake bombs in churches.
New archaeological evidence could confirm the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as Jesus' crucifixion
A team of researchers from Sapienza University of Rome discovered remains of a plant dated to the time of Jesus’ death in the spring of 33 CE.
Japanese court orders dissolution of 'Moonies’ church following Abe assassination investigation
