On July 16, 1251, the Virgin Mary appeared to Carmelite priest St. Simon Stock and presented him with a brown scapular.

The Brown Scapular that was given to St. Simon Stock affirmed his mission to spread the Carmelite spirituality throughout the ...

(RNS) — Christian leaders stress that the council and its anniversary still have relevance in the modern day, despite theological divides.

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Hot cross buns have long heralded the start of Easter in the western world, with the marked cross on top a symbol of Christian faith — but they actually started as part of pagan rituals.

Several shades associated with Easter celebrations have deep symbolic meanings in the Christian context, though the meaning and uses differ among various religious groups.

Kraus says for Christians, Easter is a day of reflection on Jesus rising from the dead. But is the word Easter in the bible? “There’s one spot in the King James Version which is 400 years old.

Easter Sunday has become a day of celebration for millions of people worldwide. Here's what to know about the Christian holiday's origin.

Rebirth of Christian churches, many of which saw attendance and participation decline drastically during the pandemic, will be slow, believes the Rev. Paula Stecker, a retired pastor, who most ...

This April 20 is the day that is the Super Bowl of Sundays for one long-eared fellow, the Easter Bunny. Just how did this beloved character come to make this Christian holiday (and even for those ...