‘We have no other option.’ Women take dip in holy river filled with toxic foam
Several Hindu devotees in India defied a government ban and bathed in the holy Yamuna river, filled with toxic foam, as part of the Chhath Puja festival.
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The Greek Orthodox Monk Who Died Without Ever Seeing a Woman
A Greek Orthodox monk on Mount Athos, the center of Orthodox monasticism, died at the age of 82 without ever seeing a woman.
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Pope condemns ‘massacre’ of women and children in Gaza
As people gathered in St Peter’s Square on All Saints’ Day, Pope Francis, once again called for prayers for peace in the world, condemning the latest violent ...
New baseball doc spotlights women across globe: ‘Ready to give them holy heck’
The two-hour documentary, which premieres Sunday at 8 p.m. ET, tells the intertwining stories of several top female players and features several Hall of Fame (or soon-to-be-enshrined) players with ...
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The quiet revolution in women's roles in the Church
At the World Synod in Rome, four women joined to advocate for ordaining women as deacons. Though the topic remains off the table officially, the message highlights the Church’s internal conflict ...
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Synod is lesson in moving at 'pace of the Holy Spirit,' archbishop says
Archbishop Paul D. Etienne of Seattle, a papally-appointed member of the Synod of Bishops, said that as the second synod ...
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Enter if you dare: Exploring the 'exorcism room' at Holy Cross
Have you heard about the exorcism room at Holy Cross? We looked into the lore, legends and myths surrounding the room in ...
The Boston Globe9d
A new coach at Holy Cross, a youth movement at BU, and more: The best story lines in women’s college basketball
Women’s college basketball tips off on Monday. Here are the best story lines in Division 1 across the northeast. Candice Green is in familiar territory as the interim coach at Holy Cross.