The halachic authorities are somewhat divided on the need to mention the name of a sick individual when praying for them. Several authorities rule that mentioning the name of someone when praying ...

Prayers for the sick have long been a source of comfort, hope and healing for folks that are dealing with challenging times.

When someone you care about is sick, it can be difficult to find the right words to comfort them. Prayer can be a powerful way to offer support, bringing peace, strength and sometimes, hope, to ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Public rosaries to pray for the sick will be held 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at St. Clement Roman Catholic Church, 114 Lindberg Ave., Upper Yoder Township, and noon Feb. 15 in the St ...

Indian State Moves to Criminalize Praying for the Sick Surinder Kaur A proposed ban on “magical healing” is the latest government initiative targeting Christian practice and evangelism in Assam.

The bishops are considering publishing a new prayer book for laypeople who want to minister to the sick, especially when a priest is unavailable.

People are worried for Tracey Morgan’s health after the actor got violently ill at an NBA game this week. Morgan had to be wheel-chaired out of Madison Square Garden after throwing up while ...

When Aretha Franklin crooned the words 'I'll say a little prayer for you' in the hit 1960s song she probably didn't imagine that the soulful pledge would become the stuff of serious science. But ...

Many states have decades-old exemptions for religious parents who choose to pray for sick or injured children instead of taking them to the doctor. Here are the laws in Kansas and Missouri.