When Pope Leo XIV stepped onto the St. Peter’s Basilica balcony to introduce himself to the world, he gave a short speech — about 500 words. But in that speech, he used the word “peace” nine times.

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Some restaurants and coffee shops in Syria were closed during the day Saturday while others opened as usual as observant Muslims began fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, ...

Fasting has been practised across cultures and religions for centuries — not just as a spiritual discipline but also as a means to promote health and balance in the body. Today, science is catching up ...

When New York Times foodie Mark Bittman signed onto the fast organized by Sojourners’ Jim Wallis and Bread for the World’s David Beckmann in protest of the draconian proposed Republican budget cuts ...

Fasting season is here again, and I set out to explore the health effects of fasting, particularly the type of fasting commonly practised in churches during this season. I did not find much in the ...