PAVIA, Italy -- Such is the supply of miracles in Italy that if a month goes by without one, it's, well, a miracle. Weeping Madonnas, sacred blood that goes from solid to liquid and back again, ...

In its ambition to explain every aspect of the natural world, modern science has sidestepped very few problems. Some mysteries are so difficult that they defy the scientific method. It’s hard to ...

SAN FRANCISCO — At a time when truth is ever harder to distinguish from lies, Father Robert Spitzer, S.J. takes his mastery of the inextricable ties between science and faith to a new level in his new ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. In talks on university campuses, Christian physicist and MIT professor Ian Hutchinson asks “Can a scientist believe in ...

New research reveals a forgotten side of medieval Christianity—one rooted not in cathedrals, but in fields, forests, and farms. Historian Dr. Krisztina Ilko uncovers how the Augustinian order built ...

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When Pope John Paul II died eight years ago, supporters chanted "Santo subito," or "Sainthood now!" It looks like his supporters will finally be getting their wish. The former pope's path to sainthood ...