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Christians around the world take part in Good Friday processions

Many traditions include self-flagellation or even re-enacting the crucifixion to emulate the suffering of Jesus Christ.

19/04/2025

Culture news

The perfect Easter playlist: Hidden stories behind ‘Jesus’ songs

Once you're chocolated out this Easter, how about kicking back with some tunes featuring the word ‘Jesus’ in their titles? Especially because these lyrics often hide meanings that may surprise you...

17/04/2025

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Thousands of faithful in Málaga turn out for annual Easter parade

Associations known as cofradías or 'brotherhoods' are a strong tradition in Spain, many of which date back to the Middle Ages.

15/04/2025

Culture news

Construction begins of record-breaking Virgin Mary statue in Poland

In the Polish village of Konotopa, near Toruń, the construction has begun of a Virgin Mary statue that will measure more than 55 meters in height, making it taller when finished than the Christ the Redeemer monument in Rio de Janeiro.

02/02/2025

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Thousands of believers celebrate Jesus Nazareno in the Philippines

Hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful took part in the annual procession in Manila, Philippines, to venerate a black statue of Jesus, known as the Black Nazarene.

09/01/2025

Culture news

Mystery surrounds removal of keffiyeh-cradled Jesus in Vatican display

A Vatican Nativity scene featuring a keffiyeh-draped baby Jesus, symbolising Palestinian identity, was removed without explanation, sparking debate ahead of Pope Francis’s meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

12/12/2024

Art

130 nativity scenes go on display in Vatican's St. Peter's Square

The Vatican's 100 Nativity Scenes exhibition in St. Peter's Square has been unveiled, this year featuring 130 cribs from 21 countries.

10/12/2024

Art

‘AI Jesus’ takes confessions at Swiss church: Do you have faith?

In Switzerland, a two-month experiment explored the intersection of technology and religion through an AI-powered "Jesus" avatar held in a Catholic chapel’s confessional.

28/11/2024

Art

Son of a bot! AI Jesus hologram takes confessionals in Swiss church

"Father, forgive them for they have glitched..."

23/11/2024

Culture news

V&A beats the Met to scoop 12th-century ivory carving

The sculpture, which depicts Jesus Christ’s body being lifted from the cross by Joseph of Arimathea, is now set to stay in the UK.

17/07/2024

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WATCH: Ecuador, Venezuela and Chile celebrate Good Friday

Catholics in Ecuador took part in the Good Friday procession in central Quito, some of them wearing the traditional purple hoods known locally as "cucuruchos."

30/03/2024

Lifestyle

Czech town's passion play draws hundreds in spectacular Easter display

In the lead-up to Easter Sunday, the town of Zdar nad Sazavou in the Czech Republic hosted its annual passion play, depicting the final days of the life of Jesus Christ.

30/03/2024

World News

The week in pictures: Christmas is celebrated as Gaza war rages on

The best photos from across Europe and beyond this week.

31/12/2023

Culture news

Here's what to expect from ‘The Passion of the Christ’ sequel

Heaven help us, we’re getting a sequel. Yes, really.

04/07/2023

Culture news

Can a TV channel keep the language of Jesus alive?

A new television channel has been launched in Iraq to save the 2,000-year-old Syriac language.

31/05/2023

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

Culture news

Filipino Catholic devotees whip themselves in brutal Easter ritual

While most Catholics in the Philippines spend Good Friday at church or with family, others go to more extreme lengths to atone for their sins

15/04/2022

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

Art

Botticelli painting bought for €12,000 in '63 to sell for €35 million

'The Man of Sorrows' is believed to have been produced in the late 15th/early 16th century. After living in a private collection for over 60 years, it's set to make a fortune.

01/12/2021

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Mexicans visit giant baby Jesus statue to toast Christmas

Thousands of Mexicans have paid a visit to one of the world's largest baby Jesus figures to celebrate the birth of Christ.

25/12/2019