From sermon drafting to “talk to Jesus” apps, religious communities are testing new tools—and debating what should remain ...

Religious belief is one of the oldest and most complex aspects of human culture, shaping civilizations, laws, and personal identities. But for those who stand outside the realm of faith, certain ...

Benedictine nuns are pictured in 1900 before the completion of St. Anthony's Hospital in Bemidji, Minn. The image appeared in a 2011 documentary titled "Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America," ...

Editor's note: This article is part of a series answering your biggest religious questions. Each week, we will answer one submitted faith question. To send a ...

Editor's note: This article is part of "Religion: Got questions?," a series answering your biggest religious questions. Each week, we will answer one submitted faith question. Wyatt Massey covers ...

When Gwen Vogelzang was struggling with the pain and grief of infertility, she longed for spiritual comfort to help her "stay centered and not spiral," she says. But she wasn't sure where to find it.

This is the lived reality of millions of people in highly controlling religions, cults, and coercive situations worldwide. Individuals in such situations are physically free to leave and yet feel ...