The out-flowing love is the love that goes to the darkest places in the world and takes the darkness upon itself. In other ...

The Middle Ages may be over, but the fascination with them endures, not only in Europe but also in the East. Our imagination of great ages often returns to this period, and even when it does not, the ...

During the Middle Ages, objects and body parts associated with Jesus, the Virgin Mary, the Apostles, and the saints played a central role in Christian life in Europe. Faithful pilgrims flocked to ...

December 24, 2025 • As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit a report from a remote corner of southeastern Syria near the border with Jordan.

Susan Boynton looks at this, along with bibliophilia, libraries, and the study of medieval liturgy in her new book.

President Donald Trump puts on a medal as he receives the FIFA Peace Prize at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5, 2025. President Donald Trump puts on a medal as he receives the FIFA ...