A sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus has been destroyed just days after it went on view at a cathedral in northern Austria and drew criticism from some Catholics ...

Whether you're religious or not, you know what a basic Nativity scene looks like -- Joseph and Mary kneeling by the manger of the baby Jesus, surrounded by shepherds, kings, and farm animals. However, ...

Pope Francis to be buried in Saint Mary Major church, not Saint Peter's basilica, in a break with tradition and sign of humility.