Catholicism
The Vatican Unveils Newly Restored Paintings and Causes a Stir
Last week, the Vatican showed the public the first glimpse of its newly restored frescoes, which are situated in the Catacombs of Priscilla. The Catacombs of…
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Bahá'í Faith
Winter Holiday Series: Day of the Covenant
Left: The only US Bahá’í house of worship, in Illinois. Right: `Abdu’l-Bahá, the oldest son of the founder of the Bahá’í faith. The Day of the…
Entertainment
Winter Holiday Series: The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur
Devotees count donations at the site where Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur was killed in 1675 for refusing to convert to Islam. This Sunday, November 24, Sikh…
Entertainment
Winter Holiday Series: Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Sikhs celebrate the Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, around the world. Nanak was born in April, but his birthday is celebrated on the day of…
Entertainment
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bruce Springsteen Inspires Theology Class at Rutgers University
“The Boss,” Bruce Springsteen, performs with his E Street Band in 2012. He was once known as “The Boss” when he first appeared on the music…
Entertainment
Canadian Astronaut Reflects on Life in Space, Spirituality
During an interview with Terry Gross of NPR, Chris Hadfield, Canadian Astronaut, expressed his viewpoints regarding space, the universe, and faith. To answer if being in…
Entertainment
Winter Holiday Series: Day of Ashura, November 14
Muslims perform mourning rituals in the street to mark martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s son The Day of Ashura is an important day for Muslims. This ancient…
Bahá'í Faith
Winter Holiday Series: The Birth of Bahá’u’lláh, November 12
Shrine of Bahá’u’lláh in Bahá’í Gardens, Acre The prophet Mírzá Ḥusayn-`Alí Núrí was born in Tehran on November 12, 1817. This holiday is very important to…
Entertainment
Paula Abdul Changes Plans for Her Belated Bat Mitzvah, Holds Small Ceremony Instead
Former pop star Paula Abdul made a change of plans this week and decided against the high-prolife Bat Mitzvah that was scheduled to be held at…
Entertainment
“Real Housewives” Pagan Witch Casting Spells Trouble Ahead
The latest addition to Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is not your typical cookie-cutter television wife: She’s actually a practicing Wiccan. Carlton Gebbia is…
Christianity
An Unlikely Pair: Craft Beer and Church Join to Create Relaxed Religious Services
For most people going to church is a time of reflection and sobering thought. On the other hand, there are quite a few American Christians that…
Christianity
Billy Graham Hopes to Revive His Image and Attract Young Americans With New TV Special, “The Cross”
Once prominent Billy Graham will return to the spotlight on November 7 during a special TV event called “The Cross.” It’s a culminating message of his…