The Kumbh Mela, which began January 13 in Prayagraj, northern India, is a 45-day Hindu pilgrimage during which millions of Hindus immerse themselves in the sacred Ganges River to cleanse their sins.

What is the Kumbh Mela? Often described as the “largest pilgrimage in the world” and the “largest human gathering,” the Kumbh ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, calls for ceasefire and solidarity as he meets papal representatives ...

Bishop Joseph Shen Bin led the faithful in celebrating the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord and the start of the Jubilee Year ...

The National Bishops' Conference of Cameroon has urged leaders to address “scandalous impoverishment,” highlighting ...

Le président de la Cour internationale de Justice, Nawaf Salam, a été chargé lundi 13janvier de former le gouvernement par le ...

Among the final acts of his term, U.S. President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the United States’ highest civilian honor.

Vatican Diary. The health chronicles of popes are an old practice, revealing—at least in certain eras—the frail constitution ...

The Italian Bishops’ Conference, with delay, released its interpretation of Roman norms regarding the formation of future ...

Since the Covid pandemic, some 7.5 million “wild swimmers” in the United Kingdom practice year-round open-water swimming. For ...

Catholic communities in China are mobilizing to support victims of the devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck ...

Dans un message publié samedi 11 janvier, au terme de son 48ᵉ séminaire annuel à Buea (sud-ouest) la Conférence épiscopale ...