Complete Index

Like a handful of other Orthodox countries, Russia celebrates Christmas on Jan. 7. But for the former Soviet country, the festival stills bears signs of a Communist past.

The Catholic League is urging Christians to boycott the film “The Golden Compass,” claiming the movie promotes atheism among children.

Commentators evaluate the success of Mitt Romney’s Dec. 6 “Faith in America” speech, intended to boost the presidential candidate’s languishing campaign; journalists and the electorate of both political persuasions appear largely underwhelmed.

In a speech entitled "Faith in America," Mitt Romney focuses on the common ground Mormonism has with other religions and refrains from describing the tenets of his faith in detail.

On Nov. 27, in a move taken to prevent Beijing picking his replacement, the Dalai Lama declares that a ballot will decide who succeeds him, breaking with 600 years of religious tradition.

The head of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency talks of thousands of young men radicalized on U.K. territory; analysts ask what makes America safe from the proliferation of U.S.-born terrorists.

The filming of a Tom Cruise movie about an attempt on Hitler’s life is jeopardized by the star’s links to Scientology, an American religion that Germany classifies as a dangerous cult.

In response to a statement by Amnesty International supporting the right to abortion for women who've suffered rape or incest, the Vatican has called on Catholics worldwide to stop donating money to the organization.