Pope Leo XIV urges bishops to show courage in responding to struggling families
Opening a Vatican meeting marking 10 years since Amoris Laetitia, the pope said the Church must learn from families marked by hardship, loneliness, and fragility.
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‘Amoris Laetitia’ is consistent with Church teaching, sister tells pope and bishops
Dominican Sister Helen Alford, a prominent social scientist, addressed a Vatican conference on the 10th anniversary of the controversial document.
UK Tourism Landmark is Now Set to Shine as Australian Gold Gives Cathedral Restoration in London a New Chapter
UK Tourism Landmark is Now Set to Shine as Australian Gold Gives Cathedral Restoration in London a New Chapter Cathedral restoration will renew the Golden Gallery, ball and cross at a treasured London landmark.
Kingdom suspends 8 Umrah service providers over unlicensed accommodation
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended four Umrah service companies and four overseas agents for accommodating pilgrims in unlicensed facilities in Makkah. The ministry said the violations were detected…
One woman’s “rebirth” in Lourdes and how she now helps others
The one word Pope Leo XIV used to summarize his recent Apostolic Journey to France was “rebirth.” If Katie Kokoskie, who was present for the historic visit, could summarize her experience in one word, it might be “joy.” Kokoskie…
Pope Leo XIV: We need more beauty in age of technology
The pontiff held a private audience on Wednesday with a group of Vatican Museum patrons.
Sidhant Gupta Drops Out Of Aamir Khan And Ashutosh Gowariker’s Period Film Lalkaara - Report
Jubilee star Sidhant Gupta is reportedly stepping away from the upcoming period film Lalkaara starring Aamir Khan. It would reunite Aamir with his Lagaan (2001) director Ashutosh Gowariker after 25 years.
Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage Surges Into the Spotlight With 88 Sacred Temples Across a 1,200-Kilometre Spiritual Route
Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage Surges Into the Spotlight With 88 Sacred Temples Across a 1,200-Kilometre Spiritual Route Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage connects 88 temples across four prefectures, creating a 1,200-km spiritual and…
Sacred art, fueled by chocolate chips and prayer
In a recent light-hearted social media post, artist Kate Capato joked that it takes exactly 910 chocolate chips to finish a sacred art painting — 10 chocolate chips per painting session for about three months. When asked, Capato…
Goa’s Legislative Journey Reflects Contributions of Successive Governments, says CM Pramod Sawant
Goa Assembly Complex marked 25 years with Silver Jubilee celebrations, featuring calls for greater citizen participation, technological innovation and youth engagement in democracy.
Which Jyotirlinga you should visit based on your birth date
Jyotirlingas are spiritual sites believed to vibrate with energies corresponding to specific birth dates. Each of the 12 Jyotirlingas offers unique insights and helps individuals unlock their potential. Pilgrimages to these sites…
Samoa Unleashes Fierce New Investment Controls And Radical Travel Guardrails To Protect Its Sacred Island Paradise Forever
Samoa Unleashes Fierce New Investment Controls And Radical Travel Guardrails To Protect Its Sacred Island Paradise Forever Discover how Samoa's strict new tourism investment controls protect its fragile island ecosystems…
Royal Orchid Follows Indian Travelers Beyond the Metros, From Pilgrim Towns to Branded Homes
Royal Orchid is betting India’s next hotel winners will follow travelers, not the old hotel map. The test now is making sure its brands don’t end up chasing the same customer under slightly different names.
Vatican to publish Pope Francis’ personal diary
A collection of Pope Francis’ private writings will be available on Nov. 24.
Sacred pages of 1,000-year-old gospel reveal ancient DNA scientists never expected
The York Gospels, a 1,000-year-old manuscript, revealed ancient sheeppox virus DNA preserved in its parchment pages, stunning researchers worldwide.
Does the Jubilee Year of St. Francis end on October 4?
While October 4 marks the pinnacle feast honoring the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death, the special Jubilee Year that was promulgated by Pope Leo XIV in January does not end on that date. In fact, it even goes past January…
No space for a mandir? 9 clever pooja corners hidden in ordinary Indian homes
In many city flats, a dedicated pooja room is a luxury few can afford. Yet the need for a calm, sacred corner where the day can begin with a diya and a prayer remains as strong as ever. The good news is that a mandir does not…
Uttarakhand Congress Rift Deepens? Harish Rawat Questions Party’s Organisational Activity
Internal conflicts within the Uttarakhand Congress are surfacing, notably with former Chief Minister Harish Rawat challenging the party's organisational outreach while defending his 'Dhanyawad and Jansamvad Yatra.'
One year on, Trump’s Gaza plan has not stopped Israeli fire or disarmed Hamas
JERUSALEM: US President Donald Trump’s year-old plan to end the Gaza war has stalled, with Israel mounting near daily attacks and occupying around two-thirds of the shattered enclave where Palestinians face dire conditions. The…
Oaks Hotels Debuts in Japan with Two Kyoto Properties Near Temples, Nishiki Market and Transit Growth
Oaks Hotels Debuts in Japan with Two Kyoto Properties Near Temples, Nishiki Market and Transit Growth Oaks Hotels enters Japan with two Kyoto properties, offering central stays near historic temples, Nishiki Market and major…
Belgian bishop renews push to ordain married men to priesthood
Bishop Johan Bonny said he discussed his proposal to ordain married men with Vatican officials. The Holy See has announced no approval or change to the Latin Church’s discipline.
How the Hail Mary prayer has changed over the centuries
The Catholic Church has two prayers that have become staples in the lives of Catholics around the world. These two prayers are taught to children from the earliest age and remain part of their spiritual lives until they die.…
‘I have cherished every moment, but…’: What Senator said while holding her baby in Parliament
Fatima Payman made an impactful statement in Parliament, cradling her baby while sharing the often-overlooked trials of motherhood. She shed light on the emotional and physical hurdles faced during recovery post-childbirth…
Fatima Sana Shaikh's Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Gets A Head-Turning Custom Makeover
Fatima Sana Shaikh’s Royal Enfield Meteor 350 gets a striking custom makeover, transforming the cruiser into a distinctive bobber-style motorcycle with several design changes and unique details.
Israel blocks Palestinian election officials from Gaza and Jerusalem ahead of next month’s vote
RAMALLAH: Israel has barred Palestinian election officials from entering Gaza and Jerusalem to prepare for November’s long-awaited legislative elections in the territories, creating a fresh obstacle to the first Palestinian…
IHG Unlocks Major Hospitality Growth in Uttar Pradesh with New voco Vrindavan as Visitor Numbers Continue to Surge
IHG Unlocks Major Hospitality Growth in Uttar Pradesh with New voco Vrindavan as Visitor Numbers Continue to Surge IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its premium hospitality footprint in North India with plans to introduce voco…
The Pope draws a line between art and AI output
On October 2, Pope Leo XIV addressed artists and curators gathered in the Apostolic Palace for a meeting on “The Art of Possibility: Weaving Together,” organized by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture and Education. What he said…
Why sculptors visit Kolkata’s red-light area to ask sex workers for soil from their doorsteps?
Kumartuli, an iconic neighborhood in Kolkata, showcases the unique tradition of crafting Durga idols from clay. A significant aspect of this practice involves gathering soil from the thresholds of sex workers, which holds sacred…
Mecca Pact: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey to Meet in Riyadh
Officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey will convene in Riyadh for a crucial meeting regarding their recently established joint defense pact amidst escalating tensions with the Houthis in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkiye activate collective defense commitments amid ongoing threats
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye on Monday agreed to immediately implement collective-defense commitments under the Makkah Defense Alliance, including the swift deployment of agreed forces and military capabilities to…
Saudi Arabia Supercharges Makkah Pilgrimage Tourism as Grand Mosque Handles 107,000 Tawaf Performers an Hour
Saudi Arabia Supercharges Makkah Pilgrimage Tourism as Grand Mosque Handles 107,000 Tawaf Performers an Hour Saudi Arabia transforms Makkah pilgrimage tourism with 107,000-per-hour Tawaf capacity, smart technology and advanced…
From civil union to sacred bond: California diocese celebrates marriage convalidations
Led by San Jose Bishop Oscar Cantú and program director Jose Soto, the “Radiate Love” initiative accompanies dozens of couples home to the sacraments.
New comic marks St. Francis’ Jubilee Year in a bold way
Like many Catholics, I have long fostered a deep fascination with St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century son of a wealthy cloth merchant who forsook power, comfort, and riches to embrace poverty, chastity, and to fulfill God’s…
Dussehra 2026: Red Fort To Dwarka, The Ramlilas In Delhi You Shouldn't Miss
From Red Fort spectacle to century-old traditions and Broadway-style staging, here is where to watch Ramlila in Delhi this Dussehra, with dates, venues and the 20 October Ravan Dahan.
Japan Lead Asia’s After-Dark Tourism Boom as Sacred Spirits and Night Thrills Drive Autumn Travel
Japan Lead Asia’s After-Dark Tourism Boom as Sacred Spirits and Night Thrills Drive Autumn Travel Discover how after-dark seasonal tourism across Asia transforms autumn travel through folklore and thrills.
Vatican Observatory scholar says Earth may be rarer than once believed
“The universe is certainly not full of worlds like Earth,” said Christopher Graney, a scholar at the Vatican Observatory.
The Vatican opens an exhibition on preserving knowledge
Ever since the invention of the printing press in 1440, the Holy See has actively pursued the dissemination, protection and promotion of printed knowledge. While many of us probably think that protecting knowledge has mostly to…
Bridal Padukas May Be Bejeweling Feet But their Spiritual Origins Are Surprisingly Different
What began has a symbol of renunciation has been breathtakingly reinvented for feet stepping into a new life. The juxtaposition between the motivations then, is worth a deep dive.
Basel Cathedral Opens Affordable Tower Experience With Sweeping Rhine Views in Switzerland
Basel Cathedral Opens Affordable Tower Experience With Sweeping Rhine Views in Switzerland Basel Minster offers free entry, panoramic tower views, historic architecture and affordable sightseeing in Switzerland
Pope Leo XIV to Vatican employees: AI cannot replace human work
The pontiff held a private audience on Monday with the Vatican labor associations.
Friar: Annual Rosary pilgrimage says something about Church in USA
The annual Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, now in its fourth year, drew an estimated 3,000 people to Washington, DC, and thousands more joined via livestream. The event, held on September 26, is “a sign of the vibrance and life of…
Magic Or FOMO: What Is Driving India's Unmanageable Pilgrimage Crowds?
From Kainchi Dham to Kedarnath, a long weekend sent crowds into the mountains. But the city they were trying to escape followed them up the mountain: jams, gridlock and hours-long queues.
Israeli army says seized two suspects in south Syria
JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Monday it seized two people it said were approaching an army outpost in an area of southern Syria it has occupied since the overthrow of president Bashar Assad. “A short while ago, IDF…
Marrakech Faces Rising Heat as Its Historic Medina Enters a New Climate Era
Marrakech Faces Rising Heat as Its Historic Medina Enters a New Climate Era Marrakech transforms its historic Medina with climate cooling corridors to combat extreme heat. Check travel tips, shaded routes, and seasonal updates.
Disabled child’s papal blessing in Lourdes gives family ‘strength and hope’
Pope Leo XIV blessed Olivia Hamelin, a 3-year-old with a rare genetic condition, during his visit to Lourdes, France.
Holy Land cardinal touched by $1 donation from Africa
“I’m sorry to say it, but it seems that we haven’t come very far,” said Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, who has been the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem since 2020. He was speaking in an interview with Italian news outlet La…
Subramaniam Badrinath Leaves Out Abhishek Sharma For 1st T20I vs West Indies
Subramaniam Badrinath didn't keep Abhishek Sharma in the playing XI for the 1st T20I against West Indies.
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Explore Al-Balad on a guided walking tour, taking in its coral-stone architecture, traditional Roshan balconies, historic markets and landmarks such as Bab Makkah. Learn more at webook.com .
Pope prays the rosary with children: ‘50 million Hail Marys rising to heaven’
“Let us repeat together: ‘I love you, Jesus. I love you, Mary,’” the pontiff said in his remarks before the rosary in the Vatican Gardens.
Vatican outlines program for ‘Amoris Laetitia’ followup meeting
From October 7 to 14, 2026, the Vatican will host 187 representatives from around the world for a meeting focused on families. The gathering marks the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia, the landmark document Pope Francis…
10 years after Amoris Laetitia, bishops to discuss challenges of families at the Vatican
Vatican officials said the weeklong meeting is neither a synod, nor an evaluation of Amoris Laetitia.
Pope Leo urges Vatican police to guard their hearts as they protect others
At a Mass honoring their patron, St. Michael the Archangel, the pontiff called on gendarmes to exercise authority with humility and compassion.
Attendance at Our Lady of Luján pilgrimage in Argentina tops 2.7 million
The motto for this year’s pilgrimage was "Mother, in your embrace we recognize each other as brothers and sisters.”
Vatican doctrine office to release document on transmission of the faith in October
The text will be titled Venite ad Me, Latin for “Come to Me.”
Jordan’s Latin patriarchal vicar calls for unified pilgrimage route across the Holy Land
Bishop Iyad Twal said he is looking to 2030 to deepen Jordan’s place on the Christian pilgrimage map.
Adi Kailash and Om Parvat turn into a winter wonderland; snowfall leaves tourists stranded
Recent heavy snowfall in the high Himalayan region of Adi Kailash resulted in significant traffic jams for tourists. Vehicles were caught in congested routes with queues extending 1.5 to 2 km over the weekend. The Border Roads…
Supreme Court to hear case on lawsuit that blocked Marian shrine plan in Kentucky
Two neighbors objected to the shrine and filed suit. Lawyers for the Missionaries of St. John the Baptist say federal religious liberty protections guarantee their right to construct the shrine.
Professor indicted over alleged plans to attack Israeli Arabs, Palestinians
JERUSALEM: A professor at an Israeli university has been indicted for allegedly planning attacks aimed at killing hundreds of Arab Israelis and Palestinians in a bid to force them to flee into neighbouring countries, prosecutors…
Saudi Arabia condemns continued Houthi attacks, reaffirms right to defend itself
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday strongly condemned continued Iran-backed Houthi attacks targeting civilians and civilian and economic infrastructure in the Kingdom, as well as repeated attacks on Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and other…
15 parishioners killed in road accident on way to Kenya shrine for National Prayer Day
The Mombasa Archdiocese announced on Saturday that pilgrims from one parish had died as they traveled to Subukia National Marian Shrine.
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