Catholicism
The History and Roots of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras, or the Fat Tuesday as you may call it, is a series of carnival celebrations beginning after the King’s Day and day before Ash…
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Anglicanism
The connection between Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and Lent
Ash Wednesday, otherwise known as the ‘Day of Ashes’, falls on Wednesday, February 18 this year. The holiday kicks off the start of Lent, which is…
Catholicism
Valentine’s Day: The Past and The Present… All You Need To Know!
How the polarizing Valentine’s Day holiday celebrating love came to be. Did you know that over 150 million Valentine's Day inspired greeting cards are exchanged globally…
Catholicism
Struggling Catholic David Carr, writer for The New York Times, has died
Known for his work at The New York Times, David Carr struggled with both addiction and religion. David Carr collapsed at The New York Times offices…
Agnosticism
Rapper Bun B will teach a free online religion and Hip-Hop culture course through Rice University
Bun B has done many collaborations, but this one is in an online classroom, not in the studio. This spring, Rapper Bun B will be teaching…
Catholicism
Church groups are making an effort to attract more men to religious services
While many men are quick to profess their faith, some of them are not so quick to attend religious services. Many even admit that they would…
Atheism
Current European leaders are leaning towards atheism
Alexis Tsipras was sworn in as Greece’s first openly atheist leader and is one of many European leaders who don’t believe in God, including those from…
Agnosticism
New YouTube series on the significance of religion hosted by an agnostic [Video]
Robert Smith, a British historian and agnostic, has started a YouTube series to highlight the impact of religion in history. An agnostic man has created a…
Catholicism
Pope Francis adds New York stop to his U.S. visit
Pope Francis has added New York to his list of destinations trip to the United States. While not everything is set in stone by the Holy See, according…
Buddhism
Researchers trying to determine how religion affects the brain
Researchers are discovering how prayer, meditation, and religion affect brain activity. Scientists like Jeff Anderson, Julie Korenberg and Andrew Newberg have begun to delve into the…
Catholicism
Donna Markham becomes first female leader of Catholic Charities USA
In a surprising turn of events, Adrian Dominican Sister Donna Markham has emerged as the anointed successor to Father Larry Snyder as head of Catholic Charities…
Catholicism
Pope Francis says there is no need to breed “like rabbits”
Pope Francis tells Catholics that, while the Church’s opinions on contraception haven’t changed, families should be responsible and not breed “like rabbits.” Pope Francis’ recent trip…