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Presbyterian churches have been offering mobile health care clinics in the summer since the 1960s. They are facing a funding crunch help show who needs care.

Following Constantine's policies of religious toleration, the Christian Church began to turn on itself through heresies like Donatism, threatening public peace.

Amidst the rampant violence of the early European Middle ages, these papal decrees emerged as a means of restoring order to Europe, and to protect the church from attack.

Hilda of Whitby, a member of the Northumbrian royal family ruled a monastery of monks and nuns, holding power in a time when few women carried out important roles.

The 11th century conflict over lay investiture highlighted struggles between church and state as reform minded popes attempted to limit the scope of secular authority.

Ine was neither the son nor the father of a king, but in his laws he left a lasting legacy in England.

Visitors coming to Gander, Newfoundland will find a wide range of churches to choose from to suit their worshiping needs during their stay.

Yorkshire's seaside resorts ooze history; with abbeys, old fishing villages, museums, castles, churches and halls providing a glimpse into the coast's colourful past.

Why should summer camp only be for Tommy or Kate? Why not make it a true family vacation and bring along mom, dad and Rover? Summer camps now include the whole family.

The Venerable Bede was a Northumbrian monk who wrote a wide-ranging study of medieval England, a book which is still valued as a historical document.

St. Anselm is one of only five of the 33 'Doctors of the Church' who were named so without a formal decree by the pope or a council.

Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran and other churches often ask people to sign up for an hour during a prayer vigil. Here are tips for participating in vigil prayer.

Cathar oppostion to the Church of Rome culminated in an act of barbarism which still brings hundreds of visitors to a remote commune in the foothills of the Pyrenees

Joseph Ratzinger did not want to be Pope. He prayed not to be selected. But God's will was different. He was elected Pope in 2005.

The Beecher family, of Litchfield, Connecticut, worked in many ways to abolish slavery in 19th century America. Read more about these fascinating people...

Although only a small fishing town, Whitby has a fascinating history. Visit Whitby Abbey, wander the shops, and stroll along the stunning local sea cliffs.

Considered a recorded, continuous activity of the church for 2,000 years, the General Councils have defined Catholic Dogma.