AN OLIGARCH is erecting the largest statue of Jesus in the world to rival Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer. The 77-meter-high monument near Yerevan, Armenia, is the brainchild of Gagik Tsarukyan, a ...

Carlos Turcios, a Texas-based conservative activist, is facing heat over his remark on a 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman, also ...

Rapa Nui, 2,200 miles west of the mainland, is as rugged as it is remote — and an exploration offers blustery hikes, volcanic ...

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LESS than an hour away from glamorous Porto is a lesser-known destination that is even cheaper then Lisbon too. Braga is Portugal’s oldest city, and the third-largest in the country. It’s ...

Thousands of people gather every year at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., to see the weather-predictor extraordinaire.

Franciscans hope Catholics will learn about the life and charism of St. Francis and how he remains a model of contemplation and action for today.

From the Banzai Pipeline to Cooperstown and beyond, USA TODAY Sports editors reveal the 50 best sports landmarks to visit in United States.

March marks the transition into spring, bringing warmer days and a host of seasonal events. From plum and cherry blossom ...

Algeria is a country with a small Christian community, but one that is "joyful in living fraternally with all the people of this country." ...

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