Experience the haunting 'Devastha Vili' ritual in Kochi, a centuries-old prayer exorcising lost souls, preserved by Godson ...

The death of Pope Francis, hours after greeting pilgrims at St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, triggered memories of his ...

Black liberation theology has extensively ... the story of Exodus continues to animate humanity’s pursuit of justice. From spiritual hymns to protest marches, religious sermons to revolutionary ...

Nashville native renowned as a guitarist who played with Bob Dylan, numerous others, plus a songwriter of hits including ...

My God Votes says Christians have abdicated their civic duties. The Houston group has a plan to mobilize the church—starting ...

Before Lincoln turned the idea of “the Union” into a cause worth dying for, he tried other means of ending slavery in America ...

A lot of hymns and negro spirituals are communication. When we say, "Wade in the water," we're talking about, you go down by the water because it's harder for the dogs to track your scent.

Good Friday is also known as Great Friday, Holy Friday, or Black Friday. The day holds a deep spiritual significance ... services with Bible readings, hymns, and silent prayers.

The Times asked celebrities, faith leaders, writers and readers to tell us about a significant time in their religious and spiritual lives ... a predominantly Black church for the last few ...