Usha Vance has offered her most candid explanation yet on why she never converted to Christianity despite her husband, US Vice President JD Vance, embracing Catholicism. Speaking about her upbringing, Usha said she grew up in a "stable Hindu household" and never felt compelled to abandon the faith and traditions she was raised with.

The remarks come months after renewed public interest in the couple's interfaith marriage, following JD Vance's comments that he hoped his wife might one day share his religious beliefs. Usha pushed back on assumptions surrounding their relationship, saying many people misunderstood the nature of their discussions about faith.

Usha Vance Reveals Why She Never Changed Her Faith

Archaeologists have found a plaque with a cross on it that could point to how far east Christianity spread. The discovery in Yas Island amid ruins of a church and monastery changed all beliefs about the religion that likely flourished even when Islam was rising in the region.

1,400-year-old plaque upends long-held belief about Christianity in the 7th and 8th centuries

Trending: Life Fun: Discover the deep significance of Easter, exploring the symbolism of Easter eggs and the pivotal role of Sunday in Christianity's sacred traditions.

Easter 2025: Significance Of Easter Eggs & Sunday In Christianity

A diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in New York has agreed to pay $323 million to 530 child sexual abuse survivors in a move that will result in the largest bankruptcy of a US diocese.

New York Catholic diocese to pay $323mn to 530 child sex abuse survivors, in largest US diocese bankruptcy

The wife of Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Yulia Navalnaya, has accused President Vladimir Putin of disrespecting Christianity by attempting to force Navalny's mother into agreeing to a secret funeral after his death in a penal colony.

Wife of Alexei Navalny accuses Putin of disrespecting Christianity by withholding husband’s body

China is remodeling religious structures to make them appear 'Chinese' in its long-standing strategy to align religion with communis. A top Chinese official has said, 'Groups must adhere to Sinicisation of Christianity.

China: Worries over religious persecution in China

The Kenyan police have launched an investigation into the death of four people suspected to have starved to death, following the commands of a controversial cult leader.

Kenya: Four cult members starve to death after being told they will ‘meet’ Jesus

From Israel to Italy: Christian worshippers mark Good Friday

Devasahayam Pillai, an 18th-century Hindu convert to Christianity, would be the first Indian layman to be made a saint. Blessed Devasahayam Pillai, along with six other Blesseds, will be canonised by Pope Francis on May 15, 2022, during a Canonization Mass in St Peter's Basilica in Vatican.

Devasahayam Pillai: Indian Hindu who converted to Christianity to be first layman to get sainthood

A new museum has opened its doors in Saint Petersburg, it seeks to explore the differences in Christianity as practiced in Russia in comparison with the West.

Museum on Christian culture in Russia, 'Book of apocalypse' on display

Crosses etched in mysterious abundance across the walls of Christianity's most sacred church were long assumed to be graffiti, but they may be the work of mediaeval masons paid to carve them by pilgrims, research suggests.

Graffiti or homage? Hi-tech imaging sheds light on Holy Sepulchre wall crosses

Russian Orthodox Christians celebrated the feast of Epiphany on Tuesday, which marks the end of their 12-day Christmas period.

Russian faithful takes Epiphany dip in cave lakes

China waged a war against Christianity. It hacked the Holy See. But have you wondered why Pope Francis and the Vatican have never spoken a word against China? WION's Palki Sharma has the answer.

Gravitas: Vatican's authority under the shadow

'The Church of Almighty God' is a group that originally started from China and claims to have thousands of followers. It believes that Jesus Christ has returned to the Earth in the form of a Chinese woman.

Radical Chinese Christian cult active in Northeast India: Reports

Pope Francis recently condemned the killing of George Floyd, an African American man in the US city of Minneapolis. The Pope said that “we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism”, while referring to the murder which has triggered protests across all US states, including major cities like New York and Los Angeles.

'Cannot tolerate sin of racism', says Pope Francis while addressing the murder of George Floyd

Donning blue protective suits, stoles and crosses, a group of Filipino Catholic priests have been roaming around Metro Manila's poorest communities in hopes of giving hope to the people amid a government-enforced lockdown.

Priests bring faith to Philippines amid lockdown

Pope Francis apologised Wednesday for his widely-viewed slap of a woman who had grabbed his hand as he greeted Catholic faithful on New Year's Eve. The image of Francis slapping his way free from the clutches of the admirer was an instant hit on social media.

Pope Francis apologises for slapping devotee after being pulled abruptly

Pope Francis, in his first message of the new year, denounced on Wednesday the use and abuse of women in modern society and called for an end to the exploitation of the female body.

Pope Francis decries violence against women in New Year speech

Christianity Today, the magazine founded by the late Reverend Billy Graham, renewed its criticism of President Donald Trump in a new editorial that cited his "misuses of power" and asked fellow Christians to examine their loyalty to him, days after a controversial editorial that called for his impeachment.

Christianity Today again slams Trump, raises issue of 'unconditional loyalty'

Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Father Filipe Neri Ferrao on Tuesday extended Christmas greeting and urged people to make the society with people of "all hues and colours.

Goa Archbishop extends Christmas greetings, talks of inclusivity

Israeli forces began preparations to demolish homes near a military barrier on the outskirts of Jerusalem under the cover of darkness on Monday, in the face of Palestinian protests and international criticism.

Israel prepares to demolish homes on Jerusalem outskirts, stoking Palestinian fears

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Usha Vance Reveals Why She Never Changed Her Faith

Usha Vance Reveals Why She Never Changed Her Faith

1,400-year-old plaque upends belief about Christianity in 7th and 8th centuries

Easter 2025: Significance Of Easter Eggs & Sunday In Christianity

New York Catholic diocese to pay $323mn to 530 child sex abuse survivors, in largest US diocese bankruptcy

Wife of Alexei Navalny accuses Putin of disrespecting Christianity by withholding husband’s body

China: Worries over religious persecution in China

Kenya: Four cult members starve to death after being told they will ‘meet’ Jesus

From Israel to Italy: Christian worshippers mark Good Friday

Devasahayam Pillai: Indian Hindu who converted to Christianity to be first layman to get sainthood

Museum on Christian culture in Russia, 'Book of apocalypse' on display

Graffiti or homage? Hi-tech imaging sheds light on Holy Sepulchre wall crosses

Graffiti or homage? Hi-tech imaging sheds light on Holy Sepulchre wall crosses

Russian faithful takes Epiphany dip in cave lakes

Gravitas: Vatican's authority under the shadow

Gravitas: Vatican's authority under the shadow

Radical Chinese Christian cult active in Northeast India: Reports

'Cannot tolerate sin of racism', says Pope Francis while addressing the murder of George Floyd

Priests bring faith to Philippines amid lockdown

Pope Francis apologises for slapping devotee after being pulled abruptly

Pope Francis decries violence against women in New Year speech

Christianity Today again slams Trump, raises issue of 'unconditional loyalty'

Goa Archbishop extends Christmas greetings, talks of inclusivity

Israel prepares to demolish homes on Jerusalem outskirts, stoking Palestinian fears