11 Illuminating Facts About Hanukkah
Every winter, Jewish people around the world spend eight nights lighting candles, eating latkes, and spinning dreidels. But what’s Hanukkah really all about?
2023-11-22 23:28
The Surprising History of the Hanukkah Dreidel
It’s often said the dreidel was a way Jewish people communicated their faith during ancient times of oppression. But the Hanukkah game is actually a lot more recent.
2023-11-01 23:15
Looking for Brigid: Photographer in search of saint's namesakes
A series of portraits of people named Brigid will honour Ireland's only female patron saint.
2023-10-28 13:54
Why Is It Called the “Placebo Effect”?
What is a placebo? Technically, a Latin phrase meaning ‘I will please.’ It’s also a Catholic prayer and a clever insult.
2023-10-23 23:57
Canada-India row puts spotlight on Sikh activism in UK
Rumours swirl around the deaths of other Sikh activists, following Justin Trudeau's bombshell claim.
2023-09-25 07:47
French shrug off Muslim upset at abaya ban in schools
France is broadly supportive of stopping girls wearing the robe, but many Muslim women are unhappy.
2023-09-09 08:52
Kenya demonstrations: 'I feel betrayed by William Ruto'
President Ruto was elected vowing to help poor Kenyans but since coming to power, life has got worse.
2023-07-19 09:48
Church of England to draft pastoral guidance on same-sex couple blessings
LONDON The Church of England will work towards drafting new pastoral guidance and other material needed to allow
2023-07-09 20:25
U.S. Supreme Court buoys religious employees who seek accommodations at work
By Andrew Chung The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday bolstered the ability of employees to obtain accommodations at
2023-06-29 22:29
Oklahoma approves first publicly funded Catholic school in US
By Brad Brooks An Oklahoma school board on Monday approved the Catholic Church's application to create the first
2023-06-06 06:46
Russian Orthodox Church fires Archpriest for 'obstruction' of icon transfer
By Alexander Marrow Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, on Saturday dismissed his expert on art
2023-05-27 23:23
The Satanic Temple: Think you know about Satanists? Maybe you don't
Rituals, blasphemy, and English breakfast tea: Step inside The Satanic Temple's annual convention.
2023-05-20 08:56