Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is ...

On his first trip as pontiff, Leo XIV predictably called for peace and unity. But he also addressed technology’s promise and pitfalls.

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The discovery of the settlements over the years has led to a new understanding of the Asia Minor and Anatolia regions.

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During his visit to Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV met several leaders of Christian communities and worked to promote cooperation between Christians and Muslims.

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Leo visits Turkey to revive Nicaea’s spirit of unity while navigating tensions with Erdoğan, fragile Christian minorities and the wars shadowing the region. VATICAN CITY (RNS ...