Saints

Sometimes the pastor needs to lead a prayer. But sometimes, ask the new convert or the shy student to talk to God in public.

A new biographer finds that consulting the spotty historical record only gets him so far.

The biblical account of the Flood resonates with a persecuted church born near Mount Ararat.

His new docuseries doesn’t explain away the holy weirdness of its subjects.

Even when they strain credulity, they can challenge our assumptions about popular piety and the limits of the possible.

As digital enticements proliferate, Michelangelo and the apostle Paul teach us to seek humbler, faithful art forms.

Second only to Carnival, festivals for St. Anthony, St. John, and St. Peter pack the June calendar. Pastors debate if the Festas Juninas are folk celebrations or idol worship.

Ways for outliers to be sincere followers of Christ

Pope Francis has canonized Devasahayam, a convert from upper caste Hinduism to Christianity.

How the country’s patron saint earned his reputation as a protector.