The pontiff had remained surprisingly active despite twice nearly dying in respiratory crises earlier this year.

The resurrection of Jesus is indeed the basis of our hope. For in the light of this event, hope is no longer an illusion. Thanks to Christ — crucified and risen from the dead — hope does not ...

Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year ...

While many people celebrate Christmas as a Christian holiday centered around the birth of Jesus Christ, it has become a winter solstice holiday as well, celebrated by millions of people all around ...

Eid is one of the most significant festivals of the Islamic culture. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month Ramadan. Ramadan is a month long procession of fasting and prayers, observed to ...

If you’re into the idea of streaming movies for free, you’ll want to pay attention to Pluto TV next month. The ad-supported service, known for its 24/7 channels, has a big library of on-demand ...

Strib Voices publishes a mix of commentary online and in print each day. To contribute, click here . ••• Despite this week being the darkest of the year, there’s been a focus on light. In one ...

A prayer is spoken to start the joyous meal. In remembrance of their departed ancestors, the Ukrainians light a Christmas candle on the table. Around the festive table, the whole family congregates, ...