The festival quickly spread across the Christian world, but some pious believers refused to join in the holiday cheer. Our Pilgrim forefathers. Although today's commercialized Christmas is ...

But in the midst of all the excitement, Jars of Clay's frontman Dan Haseltine wishes to spend Christmas Day quietly at home with his wife and two sons. CP: I believe Christmas songs is Jars of Clay's ...

People have mixed feelings about February 14. Before Cupid’s arrow leaves you distracted, here are 20 things you might not ...

BLACKWATER GAA notes The adult club AGM was held in the community centre before Christmas when the following officers were elected. Chairman: Lar Lacey, Vice Chairman: Owen Murphy. Secretary Declan ...

Egyptian Christians face severe discrimination in society, as do other religious minorities ... "We would like to take this opportunity to wish President Mubarak and all the citizens of Egypt a very ...

Christian hope, as Pope Francis understands it, reminds us that a better and more just world is within our grasp.

DEAR ERIC: I recently received a “Christmas wish list” from one of my husband’s adult children. This adult child is in their late 40′s, married and living in a two-income household ...

Over the past century, Catholic leaders have wrestled with how much to embrace new forms of communication technology.

Dear Eric: I recently received a “Christmas wish list” from one of my husband’s adult children. This adult child is in their late 40’s, married and living in a two-income household ...

Millions of Hindu devotees are bathing in sacred waters as the world’s biggest religious gathering begins in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Over the next six weeks, a staggering 400 ...

Any kind of cards — birthday cards, get well cards, welcome home cards, Christmas cards — are not only "nice"; they are a ...