Hygieia was a prominent figure in both ancient Greek and Roman mythology—she was the daughter of Asclepius, the god of ...

Hypsipyle was the mythical ancient Greek queen of Lemnos who ruled over a matriarchal society after all the men were ...

Not only is there a biblical basis for the teaching on purgatory, but the teaching also makes sense based on the promises contained in Scripture to those who have been called to be saints.

It seems unusual that our church liturgical calendar schedules two major celebrations on days that are back-to-back. But that is precisely the situation with the solemnity of All Saints, a liturgical ...

This Sunday is a time to commemorate all the faithful departed, to remember prayerfully God’s benevolent mercy, and to recall Christ who is the light of the world, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.

Society and religion were born, the author argues, as “twins.” Though religion as we understand it today arrived late.

It seems unusual that the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar schedules two major celebrations on days that are ...

The three-day celebration combines All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day with ancient traditions honoring ancestors.

Why she looks like the Goetia, what God means in the Hellaverse, and more (without spoilers for future episodes) ...

Egypt’s pantheon was vast and powerful. This complete guide explores the roles, symbols, and myths of every god and goddess.