On the morning of October 13, 1917, a year from the end of World War I, a crowd of tens of thousands gathered in the town of Fátima, Portugal. They came to witness a miracle. Three shepherd children ...

Such is the supply of miracles in Italy that if a month goes by without one, it's, well, a miracle. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.

When Pope John Paul II died eight years ago, supporters chanted "Santo subito," or "Sainthood now!" Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.

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Dr. Jacalyn Duffin helped pave the way for the first Canadian-born Catholic saint. All she needed was a microscope, meticulous notes and some uninterrupted lab time. “It sounds really spectacular to ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. In talks on university campuses, Christian physicist and MIT professor Ian Hutchinson asks “Can a scientist believe in ...

In its ambition to explain every aspect of the natural world, modern science has sidestepped very few problems. Some mysteries are so difficult that they defy the scientific method. It’s hard to ...