Manhattan Episcopal church invites four-legged -- and some no-legged -- guests to mark feast of St. Francis of Assisi, known as patron saint of pets and animals

Authorities say church site on Mount Tabor cannot safely contain thousands of tourists, leading to cancellation of event for a second straight year

Continued work on a two-year, $11 million cooperative restoration project reveals fascinating details from centuries of patchwork building at one of Christianity's holiest sites

A new book explores how, by concealing them behind a false wall, Corrie ten Boom helped rescue hundreds of Jews and Dutch resisters from German clutches during World War II

Those identifying as Muslim and those with no religion increase since 2011 census; archbishop of York says it is 'no great surprise' the Christian proportion is declining over time

Finding on Siniyah Island in emirate of Umm al-Quwain sheds new light on history of Christians in Gulf region, which then -- like today -- was 'a melting pot of nations'

In her new book 'Beyond Belief,' journalist Elle Hardy writes about her encounters around the globe with the fast-growing religion, and theorizes about what makes it so popular

Patriarchs and heads of churches fear acceptance of Israel's 'military occupation' and 'unilateral annexation' of East Jerusalem if London shifts location of its mission

Mosaic found at apparent church site in biblical Bethsaida includes dedication to 'Head and Leader of the Heavenly Messengers,' a term for Peter, first disciple of Jesus

Star's stepbrother Billy Stanley describes how religion was a source of comfort for king of rock, whose heritage had Jewish roots