Luce carries symbols that have been associated with pilgrimage in Europe since the 12th century, particularly with the shrine of St. James in northwestern Spain.

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Most Christians observe Christmas on December 25th.But most Eastern Orthodox celebrate Christ's birth on January 7th.For ...

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Young people in South Korea have been decorating images of Jesus with hearts, creating fan posters and merchandise, treating the religious figure like a pop idol. During the Christmas period ...

More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.

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In an appeal to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, more than 400 Christian and civil leaders along with 30 church groups have called for “immediate and decisive action … to curb a surge in violence ...

The statement included pictures of the meeting ... demonstrators took to the streets in Christian areas of Damascus to protest against the burning of a Christmas tree near Hama in central Syria.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

The period between Christmas and New Year (often dubbed "Twixmas") often gets people wondering about when to take down the tree and any lingering festive decorations. But the good news is, if you ...

Throughout the Christmas season, religious communities around the world celebrate traditions that draw them closer to the mystery of the Incarnation. Through rituals and cultural celebrations ...