A centuries-old festival in Japan brings Shinto traditions and towering floats to the streets
admin In Japan, the Gion Matsuri festival brings towering floats to the streets in Shinto religious processions that are rooted in…
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Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity
Pope Leo XIV is spending the Fourth of July in the epicenter of Europe’s migration debate. While the United States…
What to know about the schism by traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV
The Vatican has responded aggressively to the ultratraditionalist Society of St. Pius X after it defied Pope Leo XIV and…
Defying Pope Leo XIV and risking schism, traditionalists go ahead with Latin Mass consecrations
A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics has begun an ancient Latin Mass to consecrate four bishops without papal consent. The…
How some in Palestinian diaspora find connection, identity and resilience in traditional embroidery
From refugee camps to stitching circles, many in the Palestinian diaspora around the world are engaging with a traditional form…
Deniz Undav’s World Cup success for Germany lifts Yazidi and Kurdish pride
A standout at the World Cup, Deniz Undav is playing for Germany while representing his Yazidi and Kurdish heritage. Undav…
Pope tells traffickers of migrants in the Canary Islands: Stop, repent or face God’s wrath
Pope Leo XIV is warning human traffickers that they will face God’s wrath for exploiting the desperation of migrants. Leo…
Pope visiting ‘dock of shame’ in Canary Islands where migrants slept in squalor
Pope Leo XIV traveled to the Canary Islands to draw attention to the plight of migrants who risk their lives…
Insider tour of the Sagrada Familia reveals 5 divine enigmas and hidden treasures
The unique grandeur of the Sagrada Familia means that even those who work and worship at Barcelona’s world famous basilica…
In first papal speech to Spanish parliament, pope demands respect for migrants and international law
Pope Leo XIV calls for newfound respect for the rights of migrants and international law during an historic address to…