These emerging powerhouses turn the familiar on its head, showcasing museums on archaeological frontiers, intimate lodges where tradition steers luxury and festivals that rewrite the world map.

The star,” Pope Francis said, “speaks to us of that unique light that can show to all people the way to salvation and ...

Epiphany Koliva, a version of the food eaten at funerals in Eastern Europe, has been prepared for many centuries on the Greek island of Crete.

The Holy Theophany, also known as the Epiphany, the Celebration of the Lights, or ta Fota (the Lights), is held on January 6 ...

The Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Epiphany on January 6th, commemorating Christ's baptism and the revelation of the Holy Trinity.

THE threefold character of the festival is of ancient origin. The 13th-century liturgist William Durand referred to the ...

This year, I know that the Holy Land and all its inhabitants need the light of Christmas. The leaders of the 13 Christian denominations here ask us to do just that: “For the season of Advent and ...

Explore our collection of Christmas trivia questions to challenge your knowledge of holiday traditions and history. Perfect ...

A simple sign with black printed text hangs from a cross outside the Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza City. “Due to the ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Tuesday formally inaugurates the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to make pilgrimages to Rome, amid new security ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Members of Greece’s former royal family have expressed “deep emotion” after being granted Greek citizenship, ending a decades-old dispute with the country’s government.

Francis said. When he formally opens the Holy Year next week, Francis will launch a dizzying 12-month calendar of events that include special Jubilee Masses for the faithful from all walks of life ...