
Fasting comparison: From Lent to Ramadan to Uposatha
From Ramadan’s dawn-to-sunset rhythm to the broader food disciplines of Eastern Lent and Buddhist uposatha, fasting traditions differ in timing and purpose.

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem thanked the international community for their work in ending the war, and called for a "rapid surge" of aid to Gaza.

The Pope's secretary of state spoke at length about the situation in Gaza on this 2nd anniversary of the October 7 attack. US bishops express hope: "Pray ardently"

The American Jewish Committee announced on August 1 that the organization will donate $25,000 to help rebuild Holy Family Church in Gaza.

Dr. Vera Rubin, a former instructor at the Vatican Observatory Summer School and member of the Pontifical Academy of Science, was honored as part of the "American Women Quarters Program."

Pope Leo’s early messages suggest a desire to build on the legacy of reconciliation fostered by his predecessors.

“I want you to know that you are close to my heart and to the heart of the Church,” Pope Francis wrote in a letter addressed to Jews in Israel.

Cardinal Eugène Tisserant was recognized as "Righteous Among the Nations" in 2021, but he was also an important figure during Vatican II.

Why was Solomon's Temple carved with palm tree symbols? It turns out that the image carries heavenly significance -- especially for Christians.

While lamenting the Holy Land violence, he observes that Catholic-Jewish dialogue is more than "interreligious dialogue" -- it is "family dialogue."

The Library of Congress has recently made available to the public some 230 newly digitized manuscripts written in Hebrew, Yiddish, Judeo-Arabic, and Judeo-Persian.

According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the U.S. saw a 36% increase in antisemitic incidents from 2021 to 2022.

While the majority of Catholics were found to be somewhat ignorant of Church teaching, they were very unlikely to harbor antisemitic sentiment.

Gad Elmaleh's curiosity about the Catholic faith started as a child, and the Virgin Mary had a big role in his decision.

The worship of God in Judaism has only continued in synagogues since 70 AD.

The defamation of the actions of the Vatican during WWII under the Pontificate of Eugenio Pacelli, Pope Pius XII.

"God protected us all the way."

This symbol of peace is perfect for the religious celebration.