Since traditional Catholics generally do not put up the family tree until just before Christmas, they sometimes add some decoration to ... are permitted on the altar, for this once during Advent.

Dominique Meyer, the French director of Milan's opera, is due to step down in early March. He will be replaced by an Italian, as has been the case in many of the country's cultural institutions since ...

Merseyside is blessed with many great pubs. From historic venues in the heart of Liverpool city centre to the traditional, community-feel pubs on the outskirts of town, there are plenty of places ...

Ringing the handheld Sanctus bells during the consecration and elevation of the Host and chalice at Mass is a familiar sound ...

Gigante, therefore, believes that the real tent was adapted to serve as a 'tetravela', altar-curtains. "If the real tent was only erected in the church on certain occasions, the fresco could have ...

National Evangelical School of Nabatieh (NESN) damaged in the war between Israel and Hezbollah. The predominantly Shiite city ...

The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion — the direct and purposeful taking of the life of the unborn child. In principle, Catholic Christians believe that all life is ...

But church leaders pushed the date back a few months to Dec. 25 and borrowed some Saturnalia rituals for their own festival to keep the public happy. "If Christianity moves Christmas into December ...

Themes: The story of the birth of Jesus; celebrating Christmas. Summary: This assembly, suitable for an act of collective worship, is for Christmas time and focuses on the Christian story of the ...

Our in-person events are held at Westminster Abbey, London. Our online events are available worldwide. Tour Westminster Abbey before we open our doors to the public and experience parts of the church ...

Celebrate Lunar New Year and Black History Month, find out whether more winter is on the way, and explore specials during a pair of restaurant weeks.

Homa Bay - Wasamba Location is reeling in shock and grief after a tragic incident at Ebenezer SDA Church, where an elder fatally stabbed his colleague at the altar during a Sabbath service on Saturday ...