From awe-inspiring cathedrals, gourmet restaurants, fairytale castles, and manicured vineyards, France offers endless ...

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8, 2025 is a holy day of obligation -- remember to get to Mass! (OSV News) ...

Sebastian Castellio penned one of the first arguments for religious freedom – but it went unheeded for centuries.

Clues contained in tree rings have identified mid-14th-century volcanic activity as the first domino to fall in a sequence ...

A volcanic eruption may have triggered a deadly chain of events that brought the Black Plague to Europe in the 14th century.

It is a phenomenon that has swept the nation, seemingly coming out of nowhere in our country’s middle schools. The bewildering phrase "6-7" has been amusing kids and annoying parents for months now, ...

In war‑torn 14th‑century France, a knight returned home to find his honor challenged—and the court demanded blood. This is the story of a trial by combat born from jealousy, politics and a brutal ...

Isabella Soares is a Senior Writer for Collider, as well as a Cherry Picks-approved critic. A film and TV enthusiast from an early age, Isabella used to write reviews in her journal growing up, which ...

PARIS (Reuters) -France's dominant services sector contracted in October at its fastest pace since April, albeit less rapidly than first estimated, as political uncertainty weighed on demand in the ...

The Shroud of Turin — a 14-foot-long linen cloth bearing an image of a crucified man — has captivated people for centuries, stirring debate over whether the relic once wrapped the body of Jesus Christ ...