Whether or not this gender swap happens in the film, this should not be a surprise. Hollywood is moving toward a full-scale change in how it treats faith. Instead of elevating secularism over faith, ...

One of the most important questions that one has to ask in doing data work is pretty simple: “Compared to what?” Sure, religiosity in the U.S. has dropped over the last half-century, but how does our ...

There’s a good chance that you may have heard that the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics have a new shepherd. You may have heard this news because, to skilled religion writers (and wise editors who hire ...

Sainthood was earned, if not in blood, then in extreme humility and absolute submission to Christ. It was not fast. It was not fashionable. And it certainly was not a reward for being beloved by the ...

Belief in the supernatural — including life after death and the idea that animals and nature can possess spirits — is common ...

Vote of Faith” combines ethnographic storytelling with academic analysis. Readers might find the engaging stories and ...

In a presentation at the Associated Church Press annual convention in Chicago, our Weekend Plug-in columnist reflects on his ...

With Pope Francis’ funeral in the rearview mirror, the focus at the Vatican shifts to the forthcoming papal conclave and the ...

Pizzaballa’s name has been included in almost every list == in secular and Catholic media — of “papabile,” or “pope able” ...

As the U.S. church continues to navigate a changing cultural and technological landscape, Pushpay’s new report makes it clear ...

Peace be with you! Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave His life for the flock of God. I, too, would like this greeting of peace to ...

Canterbury Cathedral has been a significant pilgrimage destination for over a thousand years. Despite the West’s growing secularization, there seems to be no shortage of travelers from around the ...