Need spiritual guidance? Gurus join chatbot trend as people turn to AI for answers
admin An increasing number of spiritual seekers are finding that artificial intelligence is giving them non-judgmental access to spiritual insights. This…
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What to know about Mount Kailash, a sacred site for pilgrims missing after floods in Nepal and Tibet
Mount Kailash, a Himalayan peak in Tibet, is sacred to several religious traditions and draws pilgrims from across the region.…
Pope Leo praises San Marino as model of freedom and common good
Pope Leo XIV has praised San Marino as a model of political freedom and service to the common good, using…
In Israel, military service debate spotlights ultra-Orthodox Jews and their growing clout
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish families are an unmissable facet of Israeli life. The numbers and the political and cultural clout of the…
Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment
Christians are less than 2% of Israel's population and are facing increased harassment as regional conflicts persist. Incidents like spitting…
A centuries-old festival in Japan brings Shinto traditions and towering floats to the streets
In Japan, the Gion Matsuri festival brings towering floats to the streets in Shinto religious processions that are rooted in…
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…