WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT With hundreds of thousands of Catholics expected to flock to the Vatican to see the late Pope Francis lying in state, the preparation of his body for viewing has been hugely i ...

Let’s take a trip around the globe and peek into some seriously bizarre rituals that will make your ... between the living and the spirit world.

In Austria, December is a time for festive events and frights. Young men walk around dressed up as the Krampus, a devil-demon creature equipped with cowbells and rods, scaring adults and children.

Christmas might be looking a little different this year, but it’s the perfect time to embrace new traditions, just like these beautiful rituals from around the world. From hanging striped ...

A Celebration of Faith, Culture, and Community Addis Ababa, April 19, 2025 (ENA)-–- Easter, one of the most profound and ...

It’s not going to make me feel cared for.” How a package should be wrapped, and in what colors, differs around the world. In Egypt, gifts are typically wrapped twice, in two different colors.

After Pope Francis' sudden death, there will be elaborate ancient rituals, funeral practices. Prior tio his death, the Pope ...

Simon Pierce, who has studied whale sharks globally, said he has photographed suspected mating scars on female sharks in St.

Recent excavations at Başur Höyük, a Bronze Age settlement dating to around 3300 BCE, uncovered royal burial tombs that contained burial items and evidence of human sacrifice.

With Pope Francis' death, the Roman Catholic Church will begin elaborate rituals steeped in tradition that mark the end of ...

The solemn toll of bells echoed through St. Peter’s Square on Monday morning, marking the passing of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed the death at 7:35 a.m., with ...

Reactions to Pope Francis' death are flooding in as world leaders share condolences and messages about his papacy.