The Bible is the subject of countless head-scratching mysteries. For centuries, religious and secular scholars alike have ...

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Pope Francis did not just preach Christ’s mission; he lived it. Like Jesus who declared in Luke 4:18–19 that He was sent to ...

As the Gospel of Luke notes, “Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover.” (Luke 2:41). The holiday begins with the seder, a ritual meal held on the first ...

How media portrays Luke Skywalker is always a hot debate, but the definitive Luke comes from a surprising place that's not ...

Meghan McCain blamed a CIA official for her son's choices that led to his death in Ukraine. Clearly, McCain has never raised ...

Most boys named Lucas or Luca will surely be called “Luke” by their friends. The force will be with Luke for decades to come.

I began Holy Week in a Cairo mosque after a memorial service. Meeting my extended relatives, I thought about how a father's ...

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Overcast skies, comfortable crowds and a lineup of New Orleans music plus rock and international sounds made for a memorable ...