While exploring an ancient Catholic church in France, archaeologists discovered a trove of 230 tombs. Further analysis revealed that the tombs were holding much more than just ancient remains: Inside, ...

ALBANY, N.Y. -- The altar was old. It was ornate. And it was on the gambling floor of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. James Lang was startled when he saw it there. Lang, vicar of parishes ...

The pew from a church where Black people once were relegated to the balcony. A pair of stained-glass windows honoring Confederate generals that were removed from Washington National Cathedral. A Bible ...

In the picturesque town of Morlaix in northwestern France, archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery that has opened a window into medieval religious life. As researchers carefully excavated a ...

The latest iteration of Operation Pandora, an international effort focused on tackling illegal cultural goods trafficking, led to 60 arrests and seized more than 11,000 objects, according to a report ...

CHICAGO (AP) — The FBI says religious artifacts, books and antiquities discovered in a suburban Chicago home two years ago were stolen from Italy and will be sent back to that country. The FBI says ...

Efforts to repatriate Greek artifacts from abroad, such as the campaign to reclaim the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum, tend to get all the attention. But the biggest, latest news on the ...

ELMHURST, Ill. (WLS) -- An Elmhurst man is looking for a new home for his priceless collection of religious artifacts. He's been gathering the relics, statues and artwork for 50 years. Now, he wants ...

BOLJOON, Cebu — Following the return of four stolen wooden panels to the centuries-old church in Boljoon, Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia renewed her call for the repatriation of all religious artifacts ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two stolen hand-carved religious artifacts, sandstone lintels dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries, were returned to the Thai government on Tuesday in a ceremony more than 50 ...

Officials said the man caused thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to religious artifacts after breaking into the New Jersey university’s Center for Islamic Life in April. By Lola Fadulu A New Jersey ...