The life and legacy of Pope Francis — a pontiff who defied easy definition and led the Roman Catholic Church through a dozen years of different phases and contradictions — are not easy to fit into a single homily. But that was the task for Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the dean of the College of…
CAIRO: Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time of increased worship, religious reflection, charity and good deeds. Socially, it often brings families and friends together in festive gatherings around meals…
For centuries, body art has served as a powerful reflection of personal identity and cultural values. Far from serving as simple decoration, tattooing in ancient communities often had far more profound connotations: it was linked to rituals, marked with status, or rooted in spiritual beliefs. Motivations behind the practice are still a subject of research,…
Who doesn’t love a good scare, especially when you’re in college? Don’t worry, we’re not talking about finals (though those can be pretty terrifying). We’re talking about the spookiest festival of the year: Halloween! Every year, you and your friends dress up in creepy costumes, go out for some fun, or maybe indulge in a…
The festive spirit is alive, and the world is aglow with the magic of Christmas! From vibrant decorations to cherished family traditions, from exchanging heartfelt gifts to wandering through dazzling holiday markets, it’s a time of universal joy. The birth of Jesus Christ—the cornerstone of Christianity—marks the heart of this celebration. This year, an estimated…