As Pope Leo XIV makes his first apostolic journey to Africa April 13-23, some scholars of the Church's past are hoping he won't just make history -- but that he'll also help the wider Ch ...

An epic Himalayan trek in Nepal, a country renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich culture. From towering snow-capped peaks to serene valleys and traditional villages, every step reveals why ...

A spontaneous decision turns into an unforgettable journey when a complete stranger is invited to travel to one of the most beautiful countries in the world. What begins as a random encounter quickly ...

The Jesuit superior in Angola reflects on Pope Leo’s message of peace to a country still scarred by 27 years of civil war.

The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.

The Trump administration has brought one of its biggest constitutional challenges so far to the Supreme Court, asking the justices to overhaul birthright citizenship as it has been known in the United ...

In “Here Where We Live Is Our Country,” Molly Crabapple tells the story of a Jewish labor movement that fought antisemitism and nationalism with equal fervor. By Max Strasser When you purchase an ...

Each spring, millions of wildebeest begin a 500-mile journey driven by rain, grass, and survival. Wildebeests gather to graze ...

Pope Leo told the Angolans that in the Gospel story “the path is laid out” for their future, “to begin anew” with, on the one ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Some destinations look better in brochures than they do in person. Switzerland has several that seem to do the opposite. The valleys feel greener, the lakes brighter, the villages tidier, and the ...