The first Holy Year was called in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years. Pilgrims who participate can obtain “indulgences” — the centuries-old feature of the ...

Ten years ago, this town in central Germany was ageing, rapidly depopulating and almost universally white. Today, its ...

Pilgrims are lining up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks ...

Pilgrims are lining up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks ...

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” ...

Downtown Denver has a lot to offer during the holidays. One local favorite, the Christkindlmarket, will see some changes next ...

Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first ...

These trees stand out amid annual festivals or have their own place within government buildings, public attractions or city ...

The United States announced a probe looking at China's use of "extensive anti-competitive and non-market means" to dominate ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed and ...

GetYourGuide shares festive traditions and seasonal delights found in 14 of Europe's most enchanting Christmas markets.