Why Were Some Popes Buried In 3 Coffins?
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 at the age of 88. He was different from his predecessors, and he changed the burial tradition that involved three coffins.
Read MorePope Francis died on April 21, 2025 at the age of 88. He was different from his predecessors, and he changed the burial tradition that involved three coffins.
Read MorePope Francis died on April 21, 2025 at the age of 88 and leaders from around the world shared their reactions. Here's what some of them had to say.
Read MoreThere are several contenders to replace Pope Francis after his death when the papal conclave cast their votes for his successor. Here are the likely candidates.
Read MorePope Francis died on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. And just as he did while he lived, he chose to take a simpler approach to his burial.
Read MoreIf you've ever been to a Christian funeral, you've probably noticed that the priest swings incense around the casket. And there's a reason for that.
Read MoreIn the Middle Ages, holy wars raged between Christians and Muslims. Countless people were slaughtered, but the Crusades were even worse than you thought.
Read MoreMonastic life varies from one sect to the next, but all Christian monks are expected to observe the rules of their monastery -- even the surprising ones.
Read MoreGod plays a central role throughout the many books of the Bible, so it might surprise you that there are some big contradictions about the nature of the deity.
Read MoreYou've probably seen an upside-down cross before - maybe on a band tee or in religious artwork. That's because it's meaning is, well, complicated.
Read MoreNoah from the Bible is most famous for his ark and the story of the great flood, but there are many things most people don't know about him. Here are a few.
Read MoreIn Jesus' time, there was a group of people called the Nazarene. Who were they? Here's everything we know about them about how they evolved through the years.
Read MoreThe Holy Trinity is perhaps the most well-known Christian doctrine, but what exactly is the unholy trinity? Here's how the concept all started.
Read MoreWomen who are part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as Mormons, have to follow some pretty specific (and unexpected) rules.
Read MoreWhen you hear someone say "the devil," a very particular image probably pops into your head. Here's what the Bible says the creature really looked like.
Read MoreWe hear a lot about the word of God in the Bible, yet in the stories, God rarely speaks aloud to Jesus. It's curious why he says so little to his purported son.
Read MoreThe Holy Grail is believed to be the cup Jesus used at the Last Supper. Here are the biggest theories for what happened to it - and if it even exists.
Read MoreIn one book of the Bible, there's a story of the devil rebelling against heaven. Here's what happened, and what it means in the broader context of the work.
Read MoreThe idea of heaven is something that is nice to imagine, but there is no proof it exists. Still, here's why some people believe there are different levels.
Read MoreMichael the archangel: You might have heard of him from biblical texts. But what exactly do we know about him? Here are things people get wrong about him.
Read MoreApparent Jesus sightings have happened many times over the years, and in many unexpected places. Here are the stories of the most unusual incidents.
Read MoreThe mother of Jesus, the Virgin Mary is another notable figure in the Bible that there isn't a lot of information about, but here are some hidden truths.
Read MoreThroughout history, religious leaders have endeavored to tell the rest of us how to live. In these cases, they didn't exactly lead by example.
Read MoreThe James Ossuary caused a stir in the realms of both science and religion for its possible connection to Jesus. Here's everything we know about it.
Read MoreSome of the Bible's most celebrated figures have complicated legacies. Here are a few you'd probably want to avoid if they were walking around today.
Read MoreAdam and Eve appears in Genesis, the first book of the Bible, and the iconic story still fuels debate today. Here are some mysteries that are still unsolved
Read MoreSome of the most famous pieces of Christian artwork depict Greek and Roman myths. The reason goes back many, many years. Here's the story of why.
Read MoreThe Bible's Book of Revelation is where the fate of humanity is laid out, but it leaves a lot to interpretation. Here are things that don't make sense.
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