A new book explores the evolution of humor from the post-World War II era to the rise of the millennials. (JTA) — In the 2020 comedy “Shiva Baby,” a 20-something young woman shows up at a house of ...

(The Conversation) — When Pope Francis addressed a group of top international comedians on June 14, 2024, he called them “artists” and stressed the value of their talents. To many Catholics, this ...

(RNS) — Though they aren't mentioned in the Bible Christmas story, live animals have been part of nativity scenes since the 1200s. But sometimes things go awry, including a recent case of cows on the ...

Every Spring, many religion publishers release thoughtful devotions for Lent and brightly illustrated children’s books for Easter and Passover, all but one available now, that center on a fundamental ...

As a rule, Jeff Foxworthy never refuses autograph requests, but the redneck comedy legend hit a wall during a funeral home visitation for someone in his extended family. "When you go to a funeral home ...

In an Aug. 13, 2021, video message to a virtual conference of religious men and women from Latin America and the Caribbean, Pope Francis urged them to offer a joyful witness to the people they serve. ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Sid Willens, a lawyer here, first understood the value of humor -- especially as it relates to religion -- when he was naked in a Boy Scout camp shower and the late H. Roe Bartle, ...

Izar Lunaček, trans. from the Slovenian by Nejc Juren. Uncivilized, $24.95 trade paper (240p) ISBN 978-1-94125-0570 Slovenian philosopher and cartoonist Lunacek (Animal Noir) lays out a rambling yet ...

George Harrison claimed people didn’t know he was funny because he wrote some religious songs during his time with The Beatles. They couldn’t have been farther from the truth. During his first couple ...

“Most of the great leaders and reformers who left an impress upon their own and subsequent generations were not noted for their sense of humor. Moses, Mahomet and Jesus . . . are outstanding examples.