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Pope and Archbishop's pro-LGBTQ+ comments ring hollow in South Sudan

As Church of England and Catholic Church leaders arrive in South Sudan, there are questions about their positions regarding LGBTQ+ equality within their respective religions.

03/02/2023

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WATCH: Bulgarian folk dancers step out for masked festival

A masked festival has been held in Bulgaria to mark the end of winter. People gathered in vibrant costumes to ward off evil at the Surva festival.

01/02/2023

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Lutheran church ordains first Palestinian woman

According to the Middle East Council of Churches, Sally Azar is one of just five women ordained in the Middle East, she joins one in Syria and three in Lebanon.

24/01/2023

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Watch: Ukrainians plunge into icy waters to mark Epiphany amid war

Residents all over Ukraine are braving so much more than the January cold to plunge into an icy pool to mark Epiphany.

19/01/2023

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Why do some Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in January?

The difference is due to how Catholic and Orthodox Christians use different calendars to mark the holy day.

06/01/2023

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The UK is losing Christians and gaining far-right conspiracy theories

Census results show Christianity is no longer a majority religion for the first time in England and Wales. But the results shouldn't be confused with conspiracy theories of white replacement.

04/12/2022

Culture news

This German Passion Play has been performed every decade since 1634

Euronews Culture speaks to Frederik Mayet who plays Jesus in the once in a decade performances of the Oberammergau Passion Play.

16/09/2022

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Hundreds of Russian history enthusiasts re-enacting the Battle of the Ice.

Hundreds of Russian history enthusiasts re-enacting the Battle of the Ice, in Samolva, Russia.

24/08/2022

Canada

Pope prays for healing after 'terrible effects of colonisation'

Pope Francis prayed for healing from what he called the "terrible effects of colonisation" as he led a pilgrimage to Lac St. Anne on Tuesday in Canada.

27/07/2022

Art

Curse-fearing thief returns 2000-year-old sacred relic

A Dutch art sleuth has tracked down one of the most sacred artefacts of the Catholic Church.

12/07/2022

Culture news

In pictures: Spain celebrates San Juan to welcome the summer

From fire jumping to beach parties, this festival is fun for every Spanish summer reveller.

24/06/2022

Earth News

Local branch of UK's biggest church is first to pledge climate action

From now on, those who undertake confirmation or baptism ceremonies at the large Church of England diocese will also have to commit to climate action.

24/06/2022

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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

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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

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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

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Christians celebrate Good Friday

Catholics celebrate Good Friday with masses and processions.

15/04/2022

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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

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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

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Nativity ice sculpture festival held in Russia

Nativity ice sculpture festival held in Russia

07/01/2022