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Destinations

5 underrated churches in Europe that deserve a visit this Easter

With enthralling histories and artistic splendours, churches have become temples of culture as well as being sacred sites.

Lifestyle

"Rave in the nave" Canterbury Cathedral hosts silent disco

Party people swapped out the warehouse for their local cathedral in Canterbury for a 90s nostalgia night in the garden of England.

Culture news

John Cage’s 639-year organ performance just changed chords

The piece, called “As Slow As Possible” by the late US composer John Cage, won’t finish until the year 2640. The next chord change is in 2 years.

World News

Two masked assailants attack Roman Catholic church in Istanbul

The pair entered the Santa Maria Church in the Sariyer district while Sunday services were being held.

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Earth News

Drought reveals sunken church in Spanish reservoir

'Drought tourists’ are visiting to see the 11th-century church which was submerged 60 years ago.

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Watch: Durham Cathedral lights up for 2023 Lumiere Festival

Hosted in winter time, and free to attend, the festival typically comprises a number of light art installations, as well as illuminating iconic buildings and locations.

Vatican

Pope Francis suggests blessings for gay unions are possible

The Vatican published a letter in response to the cardinals just ahead of a major three-week synod at which the place of LGBTQ+ Catholics in the church will be on the agenda.

Switzerland

Study finds 1,000 cases of sex abuse in Swiss Catholic Church

The Swiss church becomes the latest in Europe to reckon with the abuse scandal as researchers fear findings are merely the 'tip of the iceberg'.

Poland

Polish family beatified for sheltering Jews during World War II

The Ulma family were executed by the Nazis in 1944 for hiding Jews at their home. They were allegedly betrayed.

Art

Greece and North Macedonia agree to save rare 12th century frescoes

The fresco paintings found inside St George's church in North Macedonia are a rare example of Byzantine art in the Balkan region. The governments of North Macedonia and Greece - alongside the European Centre for Byzantine Monuments - have agreed to ensure the preservation of the frescoes.

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Watch: Luz del Mundo followers shed tears for their imprisoned leader

Followers of the La Luz del Mundo (Light of the World) church gather in the Mexican city of Guadalajara, where the Christian group has its international headquarters.

Culture news

Paws in pews: Churches in the UK welcome dogs at services

Some parishes hope admitting four-legged friends will boost congregation numbers.

Design

Siena Cathedral's 14th-century floor temporarily unveiled to visitors

The vast marble floor is uncovered twice a year for a few weeks.

Culture news

Venice’s flood-damaged basilica to undergo €3.3 million restoration

Until recently, the 900-year-old church remained regularly at the mercy of the tides.

Destinations

How Game of Thrones threatened to destroy a Basque beauty spot

‘Tourism has really changed the atmosphere of San Juan,’ one local tells Euronews Travel.

Earth News

This major church just divested from fossil fuels

Church of England has ‘followed science and faith’ to divest from fossil fuels, slamming oil and gas companies for failing on climate.

Climate

A submerged church has been revealed by Mexico's deadly heatwave

This colonial-era church submerged in a reservoir in Mexico has been exposed due to drought and high temperatures.

Culture news

French priest faces death threats after ‘sexy’ pole dance show

A French priest has received death threats after a sold-out pole dance performance was held in his church.

Lebanon

Daylight savings dispute leaves Lebanon with two time zones

What time is it in Lebanon? The answer differs depending on who you ask, as the government delayed daylight savings time by a month.

Vatican

Nicaragua threatens Vatican ties over 'Nazi dictatorship' comments

The comments come amid an ongoing crackdown on the Catholic Church in the Central American country.