Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pontiff, has died, the Vatican announced on April 21, 2025. He was ...

Francis has broken with recent papal tradition by choosing to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore instead of St ...

Hot cross buns have long heralded the start of Easter in the western world, with the marked cross on top a symbol of ...

CE, Christian elites built numerous private churches, while Jewish donors appeared to pool their resources in a communal ...

The earliest known Jesus mosaic inscription declaring Jesus as God, the Megiddo mosaic, was found under a prison in Israel.

Easter may be a Christian holiday that celebrates ... per Britannica. The first Easter egg hunt is believed to have taken ...

Do you prefer yours with sultanas and spices, or Vegemite and cheese? However you eat them, hot cross buns reflect centuries ...

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President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Christian Chukwu, one of Nigeria’s most respected football icons, describing him as a symbol ... to their first-ever Africa ...

“Christian Chukwu was more than a footballer and coach. He was a symbol of excellence and patriotism ... Popularly known as “Chairman”, Chukwu captained the Green Eagles to their first Africa Cup of ...

MAYFIELD, Ky. — First Christian Church in Mayfield is making strides in rebuilding after the historic building was destroyed by the December 2021 tornado. The church was initially built in 1908 ...

It’s the final NHL game for Gardiner, who dies of a brain hemorrhage two months later. 1947 — Jackie Robinson becomes first black player of the 20th century to sign an MLB contract. 1949 — Sam Snead ...