New YouTube series on the significance of religion hosted by an agnostic [Video]

Robert Smith, a British historian and agnostic, has started a YouTube series to highlight the impact of religion in history. An agnostic man has

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Pope Francis adds New York stop to his U.S. visit

Pope Francis has added New York to his list of destinations trip to the United States. While not everything is set in stone by the Holy

Researchers trying to determine how religion affects the brain

Researchers are discovering how prayer, meditation, and religion affect brain activity. Scientists like Jeff Anderson, Julie Korenberg and Andrew Newberg have begun to delve

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Donna Markham becomes first female leader of Catholic Charities USA

In a surprising turn of events, Adrian Dominican Sister Donna Markham has emerged as the anointed successor to Father Larry Snyder as head of

Pope Francis Breed Like Rabbits

Pope Francis says there is no need to breed “like rabbits”

Pope Francis tells Catholics that, while the Church's opinions on contraception haven't changed, families should be responsible and not breed "like rabbits." Pope Francis’

Pope Francis Punch

Pope Francis clarifies his “punch” line about Charlie Hebdo

Pope Francis received immense backlash after he claimed that freedom of speech ought to be limited in regards to religion, and he had to

Pope Francis Philippines Church Attendance

Can Pope Francis increase church attendance in the Philippines?

Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines has created a great deal of excitement throughout the nation, but will it lead to an increase in

Pope Francis Deviant Religion

Pope Francis says terrorists follow deviant forms of religion

Pope Francis denounces terrorists and religious extremists as followers of deviant forms of religion. Pope Francis, in response to the recent massacres in France,

Devastation by Boko Haram

Boko Haram attacks are deadlier, but where is the Western outcry?

Boko Haram has become increasingly deadly recently, but many religious and African leaders question the West's commitment to solving this terrorist threat. Terrorist attacks

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Pope Francis begins five-day visit to Philippines today

A visit to the Philippines is planned for Pope Francis, and it is causing quite the stir as thousands prepare for what is looking