This Sunday's reading from the Book of Acts tells us that "signs and wonders" were done at the hands of the apostles. While China celebrates what one mine safety expert called "one of the most amazing rescues in the history of mining anywhere" this week, a West Virginia mining community is in shock and mourning ...

In the Sunday reading from the Book of Revelation, “a voice as loud as a trumpet” says to John, “I hold the keys to death and the netherworld.” Expressing grave concern over the potential for nuclear proliferation and “nuclear terrorism,” President Barack Obama Tuesday announced a fundamental shift in the nation’s nuclear strategy.

This Sunday’s gospel relates the story of the apostle sometimes referred to as “doubting Thomas,” who insisted on seeing the risen Lord with his own eyes before he would believe. Sounds like he would have been a happy resident of modern-day Chicago, ...

The disciples locked the doors where they were staying, fearing for their safety after Jesus' death, we read in this Sunday's gospel. Pakistani militants attacked the U.S. consulate in Peshawar with rocket launchers and a bomb Monday afternoon. Officials said up to eight attackers armed with guns, grenades, and two car bombs ...

"This is getting a little emotional--forgive me. By the way, it’s just water.”

Due in part to "boomerang kids" who return to live with their parents after college, the number of U.S. households with at least three generations jumped 30 percent since 2000, to 6.6 million.