Bisket Jatra celebrations in Nepal – in pictures
Thousands of Nepalese gathered to celebrate the Bisket Jatra festival in the town of Thimi, despite a government request for gatherings not to exceed 25 people. As part of the … Read More
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Holy waters: the spiritual journey of African migrants – in pictures
Friar Oscar Omaringabo, from the Order of the Minor Friars of the Democratic Republic of Congo ‘I came to Sicily to participate in the feast of Saint Benedict the African. … Read More
‘Allergic reaction to US religious right’ fueling decline of religion, experts say
Fewer than half of Americans belong to a house of worship, a new study shows, but religion – and Christianity in particular – continues to have an outsize influence in … Read More
Police break up Good Friday church service in London – video
Police broke up a Good Friday service at a Polish church in London after officers said it was violating English coronavirus regulations. People were worshipping at Christ the King church … Read More
Mantilla of the Semana Santa – in pictures
In Spain, women traditionally wear mantilla dresses as mourning clothes while they accompany the Virgin during the Holy Week processions. For the second consecutive year, Spain will mark Semana Santa … Read More
Holi: a festival of colours – in pictures
The Hindu festival of Holi is under way in India. The celebration heralds the arrival of spring Continue reading…
Founder of bizarre new religion targeting QAnon believers ‘unmasked’
British anti-fascist group Hope Not Hate (HNH) says its research indicates that Sebastian Bieniek, a 45-year-old German art world personality, is responsible for a string of 136 channels on the … Read More
Sunita Marshall and Hassan Ahmad About Their Kids’ Religion – Pakistan Showbiz
Sunita Marshall and Hassan Ahmad About Their Kids’ Religion – Pakistan Showbiz Home Lollywood Sunita Marshall and Hassan … Read More
‘They will not be forgotten’: New Zealanders remember Christchurch mosque victims – video
The 51 worshippers murdered in the Christchurch mosque attacks almost two years ago by a white supremacist have been remembered at a national service with songs, prayers, speeches and pledges … Read More
Medieval women ‘put faith in birth girdles’ to protect them during childbirth
With sky-high levels of maternal mortality, the science of obstetrics virtually nonexistent and the threat of infectious disease always around the corner, pregnant medieval women put their faith in talismans … Read More
‘Salam, salam, salam’: thousands attend Pope’s mass at Irbil stadium – video
Thousands of people filled a sports stadium in the northern Kurdish-Iraqi city of Irbil for an open-air mass held by Pope Francis. An estimated 10,000 people erupted in cheers when … Read More
Pope Francis condemns extremism as ‘betrayal of religion’
The Pope visited Ur on Saturday, the second day of the first ever papal visit to Iraq. Addressing a meeting of inter-faith leaders, Francis condemned the violence that has plagued … Read More
Pope Francis gives speech on first papal visit to Iraq – video
Pope Francis urges Iraq’s Muslim and Christian religious leaders to put aside animosities and work together for peace during an interfaith meeting on Saturday in the traditional birthplace of the … Read More
First papal visit to Iraq to go ahead despite Covid and terrorism concerns
Despite the twin threats of Covid-19 and terrorism, the first ever papal visit to Iraq is due to begin on Friday, during which Francis will meet beleaguered Christian communities and … Read More
Tanzania leader says prayer will cure Covid, as hospitals overflow
Grieving relatives of Covid-19 victims, health experts and opposition politicians in Tanzania have accused President John Magufuli of causing thousands of deaths in the east African country and undermining the … Read More