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Incredibly well-preserved corpse of saint who died more than 400 years ago put on display, astonishing emotional visitors

The incredibly intact remains of a 16th-century Catholic saint who died more than 400 years ago astonished observers when her corpse was put on display in Spain over the weekend.

Here's what cardinals eat during the conclave — and why ravioli and roast chicken were banned

“Food you could eat at a train station," groused Cardinal Mauro Piacenza.

Jodie Sweetin on where she stands with 'Full House' co-star Candace Cameron Bure: I won't 'keep my mouth shut'

Jodie Sweetin reveals where she really stands with "Full House" co-star Candace Cameron Bure.

They've got bees in their bonnet -- and everything else -- at NYC Easter Parade

Hoppy New Yorkers turned out in style for the city's annual Easter Parade, flooding Fifth Avenue with a deluge of colorful bonnets and wild costumes Sunday.

Archaeologists reveal strange inscriptions at site believed to be where Last Supper occurred -- just in time for Easter

Archaeologists recently unveiled a series of strange, centuries-old inscriptions at the site believed to be the location of the Last Supper – just in time for Easter.

Everything to know about the NYC Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival 2025

Fifth Avenue will be hopping more than usual this weekend.

This tiny church is America's own Sistine Chapel — visitors flock to see its 'Last Supper' and other 'rich' frescoes: 'A very, very special place'

Long ago, attendants of the building might have been preparing for an Easter service, but on one recent day, it was full of teachers fascinated by the frescoes.

Columbia's 'antisemitism' squad comes down hard — on Catholics

Being a Columbia student who voices my Catholic faith on social media was enough to make me the subject of a university investigation.

New clues in Noah's Ark landing site mystery — as experts double down on solving biblical puzzle

Dig this possible ark-aeological breakthrough.

Archaeologists discover proof of Bible verse at holiest site in Christianity -- and promise 'many surprises' still remain

Proof of an ancient garden, consistent with biblical scripture, has emerged at the holiest site in Christianity — and an archaeologist says "many surprises" from the site are in the...

British church opens its doors to pro wrestling to attract converts

It’s the creation of Gareth Thompson, a charismatic 37-year-old who says he was saved by pro wrestling and Jesus — and wants others to have the same experience.

Archbishop alleges Satanic group stole sacred wine and wafers for upcoming statehouse 'Black Mass'

The unholy hell-raisers claim their body and blood of Christ merely came from "Pope Amazon."

Stop the Houthis, now!, Europe’s wake-up call on defense and other commentary

Yemen’s Houthis “are testing a model of 21st-century piracy that, if successful, will be made permanent and likely copied by others,” warns Commentary’s Seth Mandel.

Gwen Stefani outrages lefty fans with support for Christianity, Tucker Carlson

“Gwen as a long time fan you're making it harder and harder to keep supporting you," one person wrote.

Supreme Court to decide whether states can ban LGBTQ conversion therapy for minors

A Colorado therapist is arguing laws banning "conversion therapy" violate the First Amendment.

New evidence supports myth of Noah's Ark as boat-shaped formation dates back to biblical floods

An international team of experts has been working together to study the Durupinar Formation, which they believe could be the site of a massive preserved vessel.

What one Finnish church learned from creating a service almost entirely with AI

A tale of good versus evil played out on the large screen in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Finland.

'Thank you Jesus' sign creator charged with child sex abuse as ministry removes all references to him

Lucas Hunt -- who designed the "Thank You Jesus" sign when he was 16 -- was arrested and charged on Tuesday with one count of sexual abuse of a minor...

Christian aid groups suffering after Trump freezes USAID funds -- as Vatican charity warns millions will die from 'reckless' cuts

Faith-based organizations that partner with the U.S. government to deliver international aid are being hard-hit by the USAID shutdown, and are now facing their own layoffs, furloughs and severe funding...