This is the latest in a Saturday series of stories and photographs featuring local holiday traditions. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – For those observing Orthodox Christmas, it's a time of self-reflection, prayer ...

As the year draws to a close, The News on Sunday invites writers and readers to share the books that captivated their hearts ...

Fasting doesn t twist God s arm; it realigns our heart with His and gets us back on track; it gives us wisdom and discernment for crucial issues ...

And so we've uttered quite a few prayers this week. We moved from the words in a Hanukkah blessing, "Baruch atah Adonai, ...

The Naperville/DuPage County interfaith community will mark the 20th anniversary of its World Peace Day interfaith prayer ...

The YouVersion Bible App Verse of the Year revealed a longing for peace and an increased interest in prayer, as people faced anxiety, polarization.

Prayer beads count prayers or chants that are repeated. It’s a touchable and tranquilizing experience besides being an ...

Rome prepares for Jubilee 2025, a Holy Year emphasizing reconciliation and restoring relationships with God. Expect an influx ...

Record demand for tickets as Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 arrives in host cities around England ...

Our contemporary Christmas has evolved from northern hemisphere seasonal celebrations, including the pagan harvest festivals ...

In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to death: “Lord, do ...

The pope opened the Jubilee Holy Door praying that the Holy Spirit would soften hearts so that "enemies may speak to each ...