RELIGION

Lizzie Velasquez was once labeled the "world's ugliest woman," but she overcame to hurt to become an author and motivational speaker.

Orthodox Christians in Russia, Serbia, Jerusalem, Ukraine, Georgia, Greek Catholics and all other Orthodox churches are beginning Christmas celebrations on Monday.

Nye has accepted an invitation to debate the viability of creationism as an explanation of the universe with Creation Museum founder Ken Ham.

Beyoncé stirs controversy and Illuminati rumors again, after blocking Jesus in a photo of herself and a replica of "The Last Supper."

Despite the decision, the BSA hasn't faced any major loss in sponsorships or defections.

Furious customers created a Facebook page calling for a boycott of the London-based retailer.

Pope Francis kissed the baby Jesus statue during Christmas Eve mass.

Facts and trivia about Christmas Eve's "Feast of the Seven Fishes," which is largely celebrated by Italian-Americans.

Tom Cruise settled a $50 million lawsuit against the tabloid publisher over 'abandoned' Suri.

Illegal mining is rampant across the breadth and width of India.

The Winter Solstice begins Dec. 21, 2013 at 12:11 p.m. EST, marking the shortest day of the year as the sun reaches its southernmost point in the sky.

What's the real story behind the so-called knockout game in Brooklyn, New York?

Evangelical preacher Harold Camping, who repeatedly predicted the end of days, died at 92 years old.

A Salvation Army bell ringer says she was assaulted outside a Walmart store in Phoenix, Ariz., after she wished a woman "Happy Holidays" and not "Merry Christmas."

The measure marks changing attitudes in India toward religious practitioners and so-called holy men who draw a large number of followers.

Physicists have long predicted that at some point, the entire universe will collapse. Scientists now say that this process could happen sooner than we think.

The TV host and reality star reportedly had her ego bruised just a little in the unfortunate incident.

Tom Cruise's former publicist said she told him to watch what he said about Scientology.

I'm getting married in two weeks, in a country that just criminalized homosexuality again. And it's making me very, very angry.

"Fifty Shades of Grey" author E.L. James tweeted a photo from the movie set that has fans seeing "red."

The Westboro Baptist Church said it would protest "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker's funeral.