In ancient Rome, hope was venerated as a minor goddess, Spes, but usually on a communal, national level. Politically, Spes ...

Dec. 31 (UPI) --At the end of the year, celebrations of different meanings overlap and intertwine in what are often called the "Paschal festivities." The concept of Pascha predates modern religions ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Gaza’s small Palestinian Christian community celebrates Christmas under a fragile ceasefire, seeking spiritual joy ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Holy Family Parish is trying to make sure nobody in the community is alone on Christmas this year. The parish churches in Oakmont, Penn Hills, Plum and Verona will be offering a free Christmas Brunch ...

The devil is in the details. An AI-generated Christian artist named Solomon Ray has taken the gospel music world by storm after topping the iTunes and Billboard charts with his album “Faithful Soul.” ...

Fifth-seeded Holy Spirit cruised to a 48-8 victory over 12th-seeded St. Mary (Ruth.) in the first round of the 2025 NJSIAA/Xfinity Football State Championships Non-Public B playoffs in Absecon. The ...

Egyptian Red Crecent members monitor trucks carrying humanitarian aids as they enter the Rafah crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, following an agreement between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire ...

Spirit Airline flyers may be eligible for the company's new checked bag benefit this fall, as long as they have the right credit card. On Sept. 23, Spirit Airlines announced it's offering two free ...

Among adults who believe in God or a universal spirit but are not absolutely certain … Note: 2% did not answer the question. Figures may not sum to 100% due to ...

Last year, on her "Harlequin" album, Lady Gaga belted out a song that was nearly a century old: "Forget your troubles, c'mon, get happy. You better chase all your cares away. Sing 'hallelujah,' c'mon ...

Three parents who believe they should not “elevate a man-made vaccine over God’s perfect design” have won the first round of a court case focused on the interaction between compulsory school ...