This collective endeavor — carried out by legions of artists and craftsmen, many likely trained in workshops in the Tang ...

In the ancient tradition of the Chinese zodiac, each of the twelve animals represents a set of energies that shape ...

Francis has broken with recent papal tradition by choosing to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore instead of St ...

The late Pope Francis tried improving the Catholic Church’s relationship with Beijing by increasing engagement. Here’s what ...

The move is part of Beijing’s broader campaign to “Sinicize” religion—aligning spiritual life more closely with the ideology of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Under the new rules ...

As the world rushed to pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death, the response has been comparatively muted in China – ...

And yet Revington, a Christian, balks at Christ-like portrayals of his favorite superhero. “I like Superman and I like Jesus,” he said. “I don’t necessarily want to conflate the two. To me, the best ...

Identify China’s new measures for governing religion.

The event at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception returned by popular demand ahead of Palm Sunday, which precedes Easter and begins Holy Week for most Christians. Members of Maine’s ...

I also understand that it is a religious artefact which is an important symbol in their religion. But I just don’t understand why they have to be worn in schools. I know children are taught ...

A new 25-foot-high gate featuring religious and military symbols has been installed at the Sea Street entrance of Mt. Wollaston Cemetery. The gate is part of a $3 million renovation project funded ...