In 1669, the Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Emperor Kangxi (r. 1661-1722) made a radical decision and set the wheels in motion for Catholicism to be officially recognised and protected in China.

Folk traditions vary between regions, but you'll always spot their flowery stroje ludowe at any festival, wedding, holiday and traditional performances. Religion plays a major part in Polish society, ...

The majority of Bulgarians identify as Eastern Orthodox, while Roman Catholicism is a minority religion. The latter usually celebrate Easter a few days before Orthodox Christians, however every so ...

Rooted in both indigenous Mexican traditions and Catholicism, Santa Muerte is seen as an amoral, non-judgmental saint who grants favors to those who venerate her.

Catholicism is one of the largest religious groups in the U.S., and many people who don’t identify with the faith still say they have a relationship to it, according to the survey.

In Bulgaria, both Orthodox and Catholic Christians celebrate Easter, with the latter usually coming a few days before. Every so often, such as this year, the two take place on the same day.

However, her debut traditional folk record A Maid Of Constant Sorrow is the one that still reigns as the most influential to folk musicians who walked in her footsteps. Her rendition of “Amazing ...

Al Scramuzza, the ‘Crawfish King’ and a New Orleans Folk Hero, Dies at 97. After retiring from the seafood business at 66, he threw himself into mentoring children and rescuing addicts. By .

Folk Bitch Trio are currently in the UK and are gearing up to play a sold-out headline show at St Pancras Old Church before they head to Brighton for several performances at The Great Escape festival ...

Michael Hurley, a beloved underground singer-songwriter who emerged in the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s, has died at age 83. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now.

The Galway Folk Festival has announced the final line-up for this year's event, with over 60 live shows taking place across five stages in the city this June. Among the act playing from 4 to 8 ...