In antiquity and now, inconsistency and illogicality lie at the heart of the human effort to imagine what happens when we’re dead ...

One of the many things Pope Francis was known for was his background in science before becoming a priest. He was the ...

Pope Francis' death certificate, released by the Vatican, said he died in his apartment at 7:35 a.m. from cerebral stroke, ...

Lawmakers across the country, including Arizona and California, are sharing their reaction to the passing of Pope Francis.

Moorhouse and Ivana Kottasová Rome (CNN) — Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to ...

Brutal tyrant or reluctant judge? Pilate’s encounter with Christ exposes the cost of power, fear, and placating the crowd.

The Arch of Titus is one of the most magnificent ancient monuments surviving in Rome and offers a fascinating insight into one of the most volatile periods in Roman imperial history. The Flavians ...

Archaeologists found a gemstone engraved with the image of the Roman god Mercury, which they believe was part of a 2,000-year-old ring. As the god of trade and transport, Mercury is depicted ...