Why your next trip to Mexico should be one of these festivals
With a packed calendar of raucous street parties, traditional carnivals and centuries-old ceremonies, there’s no bad time to ...
6 of Mexico's best festivals
With a packed calendar of raucous street parties, traditional carnivals and centuries-old ceremonies, there’s no bad time to ...
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Catholic parishes unite for Lenten fish fries across Louisville
As the Lenten season begins, Catholic parishes across Louisville are hosting fish fries, bringing people together for food, ...
'There is an ambiguity between Pope Francis's diplomacy, in a sense close to Trump's, and the Vatican's, which is more traditional'
In an interview with Le Monde, the political scientist François Mabille analyzes the ambiguous diplomacy of a Curia torn ...
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Our Family's Journey Through Baptism
Last Sunday was one of the most special days of my life - I had the incredible privilege of baptizing both my son and daughter. As a pastor, baptizing my own children wasn’t just part of my duty; it ...
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Before St. Joseph altars came to New Orleans, the feast day was a break from Lent — with dancing
This week, across the New Orleans area, descendants of Sicilian immigrants will lay out elaborate altars laden with food and ...
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Success of early morning broadcast by Charismatic Catholic causing controversy in Brazil
For Lent, a Charismatic priest is leading the Rosary at 4 AM in the morning, and over 1.2 million people are watching it ...
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In Appalachia, Women Carry Traditions in Folk Magic and ‘Granny Witchcraft’
Folk magic goes by many names in the Appalachian Mountains: root work, granny magic, kitchen witchery, Braucherei, witchcraft ...
The Biggest and Best St. Patrick's Day Parades Across the Country
Visit one of these cities for the biggest St. Patrick's Day parades across the country. On March 17, you'll find annual ...
Musician and writer among 30 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Of 6, Chester Close, Blaby, sadly passed away peacefully on Sunday 09th February. His funeral will take place at the South ...
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‘A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter’
As we cross the threshold into another Lent, I’m particularly mindful of the example of St. Veronica. The Church meditates on her courage and compassion whenever we pray the traditional Stations of ...