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American Jews Applaud Mixed Gender Western Wall
Women of the Wall negotiated officially recognizing the prayer site as mixed-gender. The Government of Israel has given its seal of approval to expand the non-orthodox…
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The Japanese Setsubun: New Year’s Bean Throwing Celebration
Traditions of Japan’s Setsubun On February 3, the Japanese people will be celebrating its annual Setsubun tradition as part of the upcoming Spring Festival. The word…
Anglicanism
Pope Francis Heading to Sweden to Celebrate Reformation
The Pope Will Attend the 500th Anniversary of Reformation in Sweden In an effort to forge Christian unity, Pope Francis apologized for all the Catholic wrongs…
Christianity
Christian Celebration Candlemas Focuses on Jesus and Virgin Mary
February 2, Christians celebrate the presentation, the first entry into the temple of Jesus, and the Virgin Mary’s purification. February 2 is a special day for…
Atheism
Key Facts Uncovered About Importance of Religion During Election
Even though religion is declining in the U.S., faith still has an important role in the Presidential Election. Studies reveal that the United States population is…
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Pagans Celebrate Coming of Spring with Imbolc Festival
Rituals and Traditions of Pagan Imbolc and Lughnasadh. The ancient Celtics, pagans and including the neopagans of today honor and celebrate the four different seasonal transitions.…
Entertainment
“Hijabis of New York” Photos Highlight the Successes of Muslim Women
Hijabis of New York creator Abdelhamid wants the world to know there’s more to Muslim women than just a hijab. Rana Abdelhamid, a student and an…
Catholicism
After Years of Division, Lutherans and Catholics Will Unite for Reformation Anniversary
After centuries of division the two groups will come together for Reformation Anniversary. Lutherans and Catholics have agreed to celebrate, together, the Reformation Anniversary, which is…
Films
“Japanese Schindler” Who Saved 6,000 Jews During WWII Featured in Movie
Movie focused on “Japanese Schindler” who saved 6,000 lives will debut January 31, 2016. At a time when the attention of the world is concentrated on…
Catholicism
What to Expect from Pope Francis’ Visit to Mexico
Pope Francis will visit Chiapas and Ciudad Juárez in February. Pope Francis will be visiting Mexico on February 12. Among the biggest reasons for the Pope's…
Christianity
10 Ways Churches Can Reach Millennials
Explaining 10 common views of millennials to help churches connect with them. What is a millennial? There are no precise dates when this generation starts and…
Catholicism
Leonardo DiCaprio meets with Pope Francis
Pope Francis and Leonardo DiCaprio discussed environmental causes. Leonardo DiCaprio, the Hollywood superstar, met Pope Francis privately to discuss what both of them passionately believe in:…