Albania’s Orthodox Church has elected Joan Pelushi as its new leader following the death in January of Archbishop Anastasios, who had revived the church after the fall of communism in 1990.

A tale of hunger, free meals and a serious misunderstanding about a "cross" on the wrist of the Muslim author.

This is a locator map of Israel and the Palestinian Territories. (AP Photo) Show more Show less This is a locator map of Israel and the Palestinian Territories. (AP Photo) Palestinians sit at a ...

Discover the rich history of Christian tattooing, from early Roman prisoners to present-day pilgrims in Jerusalem and Loreto. A fascinating tradition.

Pascha (Aramaic for Easter, ܦܨܚܐ) is more than just the change of a year; it is a true transfiguration, a moment that ...

The social position of Byzantine women is not easy to assess considering the vast reach of the empire and the many cultures it encompassed.

The oldest known depiction of the Crucifixion of Christ is housed in the Greek Orthodox Holy Monastery of St. Catherine on ...

Since the dawn of civilizations—and perhaps even earlier—humanity has had no choice but to reach agreements with its ...

For the past year, the palms Rev. Robin Dodge and his family used in last year’s Palm Sunday procession sat next to two holy ...

Israel faces sharp criticism after barring the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza. It says there will be ...