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VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world, offering a message of communion ...
The first recorded evidence of marriage ceremonies uniting one woman and one man dates from about 2350 B.C., in Mesopotamia. Over the next several hundred years, marriage evolved into a widespread ...
Two South Shore Methodist churches recently merged their parishes, and will come up with a new name in the next year.
The Catholic Church will continue to allow blessings for same-sex couples — but not recognition for their unions as ...
Pope Leo XIV is maintaining the Catholic Church's longstanding views on same-sex marriages. Under Pope Leo XIV, Catholic priests will continue to bless same-sex unions.
On Saturday, the former Spice Girl tied the knot at St. Paul's Cathedral where Diana and Charles wed in July 1981.
During the Scopes Trial over teaching evolution in public school, modern science clashed with religion. Its effects helped ...
From Regency-era "fan flirting" to online dating, we decipher the timeless looks, signs and gifts that signal secret love.
Pope Leo XIV heads off on a holiday on Sunday, having spent his first two months as the Catholic Church’s leader rebuilding ...
Pope Leo XIV heads off on holiday on Sunday, having spent his first two months as Catholic leader rebuilding unity and ...
Modern values have transformed many Jewish couples’ weddings, just as they have transformed the Christian wedding. Some ...
From Grenfell Tower to ancient Mediterranean cities, we're still creating gods and shrines in unexpected places.