no comment Israel uncovers rare early mosque in Negev Workers from Israel's Antiquities Authority excavate a rare ancient mosque in the Bedouin town of Rahat, in the country's southern Negev desert, that officials say sheds light on the region's transition from Christianity to Islam. 23/06/2022
Destinations Syrian monastery on the edge of a cliff opens its doors for tourists A lone Syrian monastery that was once a hub for interfaith dialogue has reopened to visitors after more than a decade of war. 22/06/2022
no comment Men riding horses take part in traditional festival Cavalhada in Brazil Men riding horses take part in Cavalhada, a traditional festival held in Mateus Leme city, southeastern of Minas Gerais state. 13/06/2022
no comment Alcoy celebrates Moors and Christians Festival after two-year break due to pandemic Hundreds of people have participated in the festival that includes a historical re-enactment and a street parade, commemorating the battles fought between Moors (or Muslims) and Christians during the period known as “Reconquista” (Reconquest) from the 8th century through the 15th century. 22/04/2022
no comment Christians celebrate Good Friday Catholics celebrate Good Friday with masses and processions. 15/04/2022
no comment Washing of the Feet ceremony at the Holy Sepulchre A Holy Thursday ceremony was held at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as Catholics mark Holy Week in Jerusalem. 14/04/2022
no comment Bulgaria: Honey pots form a candle crucifix. Hundreds of honey pots lit by candles form a huge crucifix in the church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. 10/02/2022
no comment Nativity ice sculpture festival held in Russia Nativity ice sculpture festival held in Russia 07/01/2022
Culture news France welcomes the New Year with more costly 'Galette des Rois' The traditional sharing of the "Galette des Rois" in France has been slightly tarnished with bakers and chefs having to increase prices due to butter costs doubling in two years. 06/01/2022
no comment The Three Kings arrive by boat to Barcelona with presents for children The Three Kings, also called the Three Wise men, have finally arrived on Wednesday in Barcelona onboard a ship docking at the city's port. The night of January 5th is the most important and magical night of the year for thousands of children in Spain. 06/01/2022
Spain Watch: Three Kings parade returns to Madrid to mark Epiphany This year's parade featured a giant mechanical elephant, live camels, and acrobats, as well as a traditional fireworks display at the end. 06/01/2022
West Bank Bethlehem Christians celebrate Christmas at Church of the Nativity Hundreds attended the service led by Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land. 25/12/2021
no comment Karachi Christians hold pre-Christmas procession Hundreds of members of Karachi's Christian community took part in a pre-Christmas peace procession on Saturday. 18/12/2021
world news EU draft pulled after Vatican complains Christmas 'cancelled' Italian conservatives had voiced outrage about the document, claiming among other things that it was “cancelling Christmas.” 30/11/2021
no comment Pilgrims pay homage to statue of Christ in Panama Throughout the year, pilgrims come to pay homage to this statue of Christ carrying a cross at its permanent home in the Iglesia de San Felipe, a Roman Catholic parish church located in Portobelo, a city on Panama's Caribbean coast. 22/10/2021
Spain Pilgrims in Spain walk the Camino again to reach Santiago's cathedral Committing to the pilgrim's path has for centuries been a source of renewal for those willing to put their lives on hold and seek spiritual healing. 05/06/2021
Cyprus Christians protest as Cyprus 'Satanic' Eurovision song gets to final Believers in Cyprus claim that “El Diablo” encourages devil worship. Singer Elena Tsagrinou says they have got the wrong end of the stick. 20/05/2021
Russia Orthodox Christians prepare for Easter Sunday Eastern Orthodox Christians are able to have bigger Easter celebrations this year as lockdowns in many countries are eased. 01/05/2021
Italy Easter celebrations muted by COVID pandemic for second year running From socially-distanced gatherings outside to virtual masses, Easter has been tempered for a second year amid lockdowns and pandemic restrictions. 03/04/2021
Vatican Pope Francis in Iraq for historic visit amid virus and security fears The Pope's three-day visit will include a meeting with Iraq's top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani. 05/03/2021
Europe News Top 10 ranking for migrant integration includes five EU countries This year's Migrant Integration Policy Index includes five EU countries in its top 10 ranking. 10/12/2020
Vatican Pope Francis gives landmark endorsement of same-sex civil unions Pope Francis has given his blessing to same-sex civil unions for the first time as head of the Catholic Church. 21/10/2020
Romania Romania cathedral's altar ego lands Google in holy water The National Salvation Cathedral will cost €110 million and be the largest of its kind in Europe. Critics say it is a waste of money in the EU's second-poorest state. 23/06/2020
Spain In Spain and beyond, Christians prepare to mark Easter in lockdown In a world locked down by the coronavirus pandemic, Christians are commemorating the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus without traditional church services and processions. 10/04/2020
Cult Dubrovnik celebrates the feast of Saint Blaise People from all corners of the Dubrovnik region gather to honour Saint Blaise, the patron saint of the city for over a millennium, who according to legend, saved it from the attack of a Venetian fleet. 10/02/2020
View What Trump's unanswered impeachment prayers highlight about Christian nationalism ǀ View As Christians celebrate Christmas this week, we remember that rulers who are willing to use religion to cling to power by any means necessary have always been part of our story. 26/12/2019
