The question of whether animals have souls and what happens to them after death has puzzled humans for thousands of years across every culture and religion. While we can’t provide definitive answers ...

mmMany spiritual traditions acknowledge that animals possess a soul-like essence. Their innocence, natural instincts, and unconditional love often make them appear spiritually pure. While some ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. In my last column, I wrote about St. Francis and the Blessing of the Animals for his feast day in ...

Dear Dr. Fox: In some earlier columns, you have spoken about animals’ spirits and souls, but I am still confused, having been raised as a Christian. What is your opinion concerning animals having ...