Religion
Relic believed to come from Christ’s manger arrives in Bethlehem
A tiny wooden relic which some believe to come from Christ's manger has arrived in Bethlehem ahead of Christmas. The relic was…
Photo Story: Westminster Cathedral lit red in homage to persecuted Christians
The Westminster cathedral is lit in red in London, Britain, 27 November 2019. This is part of an initiative by Catholic charity…
Archbishop Scicluna speaks at Notre Dame University about the Vatican’s fight against clergy abuse
University of Notre Dame students and members of the community listened to Malta Archbishop Charles Scicluna talk about the Vatican's fight against…
High-tech rosary bracelet promoted by the Vatican
The Vatican promoted the launch of a ‘smart rosary’ bracelet Tuesday compatible with an iOS and Android app. The “ eRosary ”…
Photo Story: Thadinkyut Lighting Festival
A Buddhist monk lights up an earthen lamp while worshiping at the Botataung Pagoda on the Thadinkyut full moon day on Sunday…
Row in Italy over pork-free tortellini
In Italy there is an ongoing polemic regarding Muslim-friendly pork-free tortellini that were ordered by the diocese of Bologna. The diocese of…
Italian Education minister considering removing crucifixes from schools
Education Minister Lorenzo Fioramonti this week considered removing crucifixes from schoolrooms to underline their secular nature, sparking a huge row. "I believe…
Photo Story: Mother Teresa’s death is remembered in Kolkata
Sister Prema (R), superior-general of the Mother House, speaks during a mass to mark the 22nd anniversary of Mother Teresa's death, at…
Photo Story: Mother Teresa remembered on the anniversary of her birth
A series of photos of nuns and visitors taking part in a mass prayer during a service celebrating Mother Teresa's 109th birth…
Polemic between exorcists and Jesuit head over existence of the Devil
The Devil really exists, the International Association of Exorcists (AIE) insisted after the head of the Jesuit order said Satan was just…
World must stamp out persecution of religious groups, Guterres declares on new UN Day
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for an end to the persecution of religious groups on Thursday, the first ever International Day Commemorating…
Photo Story: The Janmashtami Festival in Mumbai
Indian college girls dressed as Lord Krishna pose for photograph during Janamashtami festival celebrations at Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (SNDT) college in…