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When is Ramzan starting in U.S.? Check Eid al-Fitr date, history, significance of fasting, five Pillars of IslamRamzan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The daily fast in Ramzan includes abstaining from all food and drink — not even a ...
Rome welcomed record 33.5 million pilgrims for Catholic Holy YearHoly years, or jubilees, typically occur every 25 years and are considered a time of peace, forgiveness and pardon. Pilgrims to Rome can en...
King Charles to become first British monarch in over 500 years to pray with pope in historic Vatican visitKing Charles III will make history by praying with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel, the first such joint prayer by a British monarch and...
From coding to canonization: The extraordinary life of Carlo AcutisCarlo Acutis, a 15-year-old computer enthusiast, was declared the first millennial saint for his use of technology to spread the Catholic f...
Pope Francis vs Donald Trump, JD Vance: Here’s how the late pontiff took stand against US’ anti-immigration policiesPope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died at 88, leaving behind a legacy rooted in compassion for migrants and the marginalized....
Waqf (Amendment) Bill emerges as key issue in by-polls in KeralaThe Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has become a contentious issue in Kerala’s Wayanad by-elections, with the Catholic Church siding with the ...
At 87, Pope Francis defies expectations with epic voyagePope Francis, aged 87, embarks on a 12-day journey to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore. The trip, involving 43 hours ...
Statue weeping blood or vision of Mother Mary: Vatican issues revised guidelines. Know in detailThe Vatican has said that there is nothing about the event that is contrary to the faith, and therefore Catholics can express devotion to i...
Italy’s ‘miracle’ pizza maker draws strong opposition from the VaticanIn a country where three-quarters of the population still identify as Catholic, the case has rekindled public fascination with the supernat...
Why people keep fast on Ramzan, Navratri, Lent and other holy days across religionsFasting across religions is practiced for a wide range of reasons that include spiritual purification and self-discipline. In Hinduism, fas...
Christmas 2022: Everything you need to know about midnight massOn Christmas Eve, the Midnight Mass is held, which is a very well-liked holiday tradition. The first liturgy of Christmastide that starts a...
Pope says treatment of Indigenous in Canada schools was 'genocide'It was not the first time Francis has said that, if required, he could follow his predecessor Benedict XVI, who made history in 2013 by res...
'Not a catastrophe. You can change the pope,' Pope Francis saysPope Francis , 85, was peppered with questions about the future of his pontificate following the first trip in which he used a wheelchair, ...
Pope apologizes for 'evil' of Indigenous abuse in CanadaThe plea for forgiveness from the leader of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics was met with applause by a crowd of First Nations, Metis and ...
Pope Francis lands in Canada, set for apologies to Indigenous groupsFrancis exited the back of his plane with the help of an ambulift, given his strained knee ligaments have forced him to use a wheelchair. T...
Ireland celebrates 'Bloomsday' to mark centenary of James Joyce's 'Ulysses'This week fans will don period dress to celebrate their annual commemoration.
Shlokas in Goa churches make for a Good FridayOld Goa, as an international tourist and pilgrimage centre, is known for its cultural and linguistic diversity of pilgrims flocking to the ...
Mother Teresa gets a halo, the world a saint as humanity comes together to celebrate canonisationHundreds of Indians came armed with Tricolour and the flags were held higher and got an extra wave each time Pope Francis mentioned places ...
Ditch the highways, noise of citylife and embrace the countryside of GermanySchonau am Konigssee has great opportunities for fly fishing. The waters from the Koenigssee are among the cleanest in Germany.
- Religion remains untouched by recession
Vatican, the seat of the Catholic Church and a city nation, did face some fluctuations, mostly because the dollar depreciated against the e...