The new Christian communities Peter speaks about were not only alternatives to the ways of the Roman world but could be an ...

When I imagine Jesus—similar to when I imagine the Buddha—what initially comes to mind is someone who was pretty emotionally flat or emotionally neutral. If there’s an emotion I associate with Jesus, ...

Tim Stafford interprets Jesus’ life for a new generation in Surprised by Jesus. Every era needs a writer who will interpret Jesus for a new generation. To some degree, N. T. Wright has done this for ...

The crowd watches as Pope Francis leads the Angelus message from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Aug. 8. In his Angelus message, the pope said Jesus is the ...

New book reveals little-known evidence of Christ’s life and miracles in the Holy Land SAN FRANCISCO — At a time when many people are unable to travel to the Holy Land, author Michael Hesemann brings ...

For nearly seven decades, Elaine Pagels has wrestled with the question: “Why religion?” At age 15, she found herself among thousands in Candlestick Park, electrified by the words of evangelist Billy ...

Jesus can offer everyone hope and new life, Pope Francis said. "Let yourself be pulled out" by Jesus during "these bad moments that happen to us all," the pope said before praying the Angelus with ...