At two key moments in the liturgical year, the church invites us to celebrate the joy of faith: Laetare Sunday (the fourth Sunday of Lent) and Gaudete Sunday (the third Sunday of Advent ...

“As you get this free gift of God through peace, through prayer, you have an obligation to exemplify ... he was in the balcony teaching his Sunday school class. His Bible study lesson that day was on ...

The final week of the year can often be a time of reflection as we look back over the last 12 months and ponder what the Lord may have planned for us in the New Year. With just few days left in ...

The pope has contracted a cold and will skip his usual outdoor Sunday prayer, instead giving the blessing indoors just days ahead of his Christmas Eve and Day Masses, the Vatican said Saturday.

A Walsall school has removed lessons about the war in the Middle East from its curriculum after a student claimed the topic created ‘divide and tension’. One muslim student, who has now left ...

Below, 19 Forbes Business Council members share key lessons they’ve learned about resilience and adaptability this year, as well as how they will impact their actions in the coming year.

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How long has Detroit had a holiday tree? A giant decorated pine tree has been a hallmark of the holidays in Detroit for over 100 years. The first municipal Christmas tree was decorated (by city ...

A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Stephen Wigley. Good morning. The Italian city of Milan is celebrated for many things. It’s host to various fashion houses ...

The Vancouver Canucks are back in action at Rogers Arena for a Sunday afternoon affair with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Following a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night, the Canucks ...