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How the gladiators inspired evangelicals' sense of persecution

Why you should get to know Thomas Aquinas, even 800 years after he lived

Americans agree more than they might think — not knowing this jeopardizes the nation's shared values

Papal elections aren't always as dramatic as 'Conclave' — but the history behind the process is

Vatican synod is opening the door a bit wider for Catholic women − but they’ve been knocking for more than 100 years

What America’s history can teach us about debates on religious freedom and its importance for democracy

Continuing crackdown on churches and NGOs moves Nicaragua further from democracy to authoritarianism

Medieval theology has an old take on a new problem: AI responsibility

What is the Shroud of Turin and why is there so much controversy around it?

Carlo Acutis' canonization reflects Vatican desire to appeal to new generation

Catholics are debating whether to remove paintings by a priest accused of abusing women − but let’s not confuse the artist and the art, writes an art historian

From throwing soup to suing governments, there’s strategy to climate activism’s seeming chaos − here’s where it’s headed next

Court battle to keep Annunciation House open underscores how faith groups strive to welcome strangers

As with this year's Paris Olympics, the church has long used sport to evangelize

Can humanity address climate change without believing it? Medical history suggests it is possible

Before Pope Francis invited comedians to Vatican, humor had deep roots in Catholic tradition

'I love this work, but it's killing me': The unique toll of being a spiritual leader today

The warming ocean is leaving coastal economies in hot water

'Born in the USA' turns 40 − and remains one of Springsteen's most misunderstood songs

A century ago, anti-immigrant backlash almost closed America’s doors

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