The Gospels give some intriguing clues to the identity of Jesus’ famous follower—who was unwed, moved freely, and provided for the Apostles out of her own resources. A Renaissance (c. 1524) ...

I have always enjoyed board games and have found them a great resource for socializing and relaxation during COVID-19 isolation, so much so that I gave them up for Lent. This has led to an interesting ...

Many kids are excited about seeing Santa Claus during the Christmas season — while others become overwhelmed with happiness at the sight of "The Elf on the Shelf." For two-year-old Emilia Wadgymar, ...

Netflix's new biblical movie, Mary, explores the coming-of-age journey of Mary of Nazareth, the mother of Jesus Christ. If you've already finished the film, then you might be curious about the final ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The Vatican is set to settle a longstanding debate over the role of the ...

Scores of Catholics and other practicing Christians pray the rosary all year long — and many bestow gifts of rosaries on family and friends for Christmas and other special occasions. What is the ...

Several times a month, community columnists weigh in on matters of faith and values. The Faith and Values column appears Mondays, and features retired Methodist minister Paul Graves; FāVS News editor ...

An ancient depiction of a naked woman hung on the wall of my father’s study. Skeletal, stupefied, and wildly bedheaded, she contemplated distances across time and space, as saints and mystics do. As ...