RELIGION

India 2 days ago

Stampede that killed 121 in India was caused by severe overcrowding and lack of exits, authorities say

Authorities say severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to a stampede at a religious festival in northern India that left at least 121 people dead.

LIFESTYLE 2 days ago

Archaeologists discover ancient relic believed to be tied to Moses and the Ten Commandments

Archaeologists at a university unearthed a marble shrine containing an ivory box dating 1,500 years, which is believed to be tied to Moses and the Ten Commandments.

US 2 days ago

Church devastated after vandal beheads Jesus statue with his shoe: video

The Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Queens, New York, recently suffered a vandalism incident after a suspect beheaded a statue of young Jesus with his shoe.

India 2 days ago

Death toll climbs to 116 in religious gathering stampede in India

At least 116 people have been reported dead and numerous others injured following a stampede at a religious gathering in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state.

Roman Catholic 2 days ago

Italian teenager to be canonized as first millennial Catholic saint

Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who had a knack for web design and a passion for the Eucharist, will be canonized, the Vatican announced on Monday, July 1.

India 2 days ago

At least 60 dead after stampede at religious gathering in northern India

Officials say that at least 60 people are dead and scores are injured after a stampede at a religious gathering of thousands of people in northern India.

Israel 3 days ago

Protest against compulsory military service for ultra-Orthodox Israelis turns violent in Jerusalem

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Israelis protested against a Supreme Court order allowing them to be drafted. Police used water cannons to disperse the crowds when the protest turned violent.

RELIGION 4 days ago

Jewish pro-Israel activist says warnings in Leviticus a reminder that God is in control

Jewish pro-Israel activist Lizzy Savetsky reflects on Leviticus and how she has been reminded to trust in God during these times of stress, anxiety and anger after the Oct. 7 terror attacks.

LIFESTYLE June 27

Very rare white buffalo calf born in Montana's Yellowstone, 'sacred' name revealed

A rare white buffalo was born earlier this month and a religious ceremony was held to name the "sacred" animal with hundreds gathering to celebrate its birth at Yellowstone in Montana.

Christianity June 27

Catholic Church struggles to maintain Christian presence in Holy Land amid war, political turmoil

The Catholic Church is desperately trying to hold Christian communities together despite political, financial and militaristic threats to their existence.