A buried monastery may be lurking underneath one of the sacred sites of the Buddha. Satellite imagery revealed hidden structures in the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, according to a ...

The Holy See is the governing body of the nation and generates money through donations; it then invests a portion of that money in stocks, bonds, and real estate. Vatican City generates revenue ...

"Is any among you sick, let him call for the presbyters of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and ...

On October 22, 2024, the Holy See and the Chinese government renewed, for the third time, the 2018 “Provisional Agreement regarding the Appointment of Bishops.” The 2024 renewal is for four years.

A reserved blessing which is conferred by a priest who does not have the required delegation is valid, but illicit, unless the Holy See has declared otherwise in the reservation. * Deacons and ...

On the Saturday before Holy Week, the Orthodox Church commemorates a major feast of the year, the miracle of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ when he raised Lazarus from the dead after he had lain in ...

A cup bearing a striking resemblance to the Holy Grail in the... Dr. Fares Braiza, Professor Fadi Balawi, explorer Josh Gates and Professor Pearce Paul Creasman peer into the newly discovered tomb ...

The focal point for Sino-Vatican relations is the 2018 accord, which the Holy See and China jointly signed. It reportedly allows both parties to have a say in appointing bishops for the Catholic ...

Holy basil is an herb from the basil family. Some animal and test tube studies suggest it has potential health benefits, such as aiding wound healing and stress relief, but this may not apply to ...

Except for the resurrection on Easter, Holy Thursday is possibly one of the most important, complex, and profound days of celebration in the Catholic Church. Holy Thursday celebrates the ...

These Jewish congregations will have services for Yom Kippur 2024. See their websites for additional information, schedules and service locations. No, saying “happy Yom Kippur” to your Jewish ...

To see the latest water clarity conditions on NOAA satellite maps, check Eyes on the Bay Satellite ... The Beckman’s and Holy ...