Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

The blessing of the candles during Candlemas, or Candelora, as we say in Italian (Image created with DALL-E 2) While firmly grounded in Christian tradition, the Candelora also bears connections to ...

Every year on February 14th, people around the world celebrate love—or complain about their lack of it. Most people associate ...

Researchers gave psilocybin to two dozen religious clergy. Was it guided by science, religion, or some awkward combination?

As the ritual closed and the evening wound to an end, attendees enjoyed a community potluck and friendly conversation. With the scent of incense still hanging heavy in the air, ritual participants ...

Sinéad Strong is founder of Catholic Mothers Ireland, an organization that has drawn upon the life and example of St. Brigid ...

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Here's a quick Valentine's Day history, from possible pagan origins to Catholic saints ...

A look at modern forms of Pagan music, and how the likes of Katy J Pearson and Wardruna are taking ancient paganiainto the ...

The romantic holiday has been celebrated for centuries, but the history behind it is much darker than red roses.

As was the case in many ancient cultures around the world, female deities ruled supreme, making the similarities between Egyptian mythology and Irish mythology quite remarkable. For example ...