This church was "discovered" by Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century. After attempts to "latinize" the rite, many broke away to form their own rite under the control of the Syrian Patriarch.

The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion — the direct and purposeful taking of the life of the unborn child. In principle, Catholic Christians believe that all life is ...

“It is well, it is well with my soul.” (See first verse of “It Is Well With My Soul,“ ”Hymns — For Home and Church,” No. 1003.) These words came to Horatio in a moment of desperate need. They buoyed ...

Feb 13, 1861 Uchimura, Spokesman for the "Non-Church" ...

Feb 13, 1861 Uchimura, Spokesman for the "Non-Church" ...