New lawmakers have been sworn in to Bulgaria’s parliament after a court ordered a partial vote recount of the October early general elections.

Learn about the history of some of the most popular Mardi Gras traditions so you can celebrate in New Orleans the right way!

The national shrines of St. John Neumann and St. Rita, and the Miraculous Medal Shrine, this year welcome pilgrims who will ...

Know of any other parish fish fry worth a mention? Drop us a line at [email protected]. And be sure to check out our guide to ...

Linne's Bakery celebrates its 100th anniversary by offering King Cakes, a classic Mardi Gras treat, filled with real fruit and fresh cream.

Mardi Gras was brought to Louisiana in the 18th century by French settlers Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville and Sieur de Bienville ...

Erie Catholics gather and welcome friends to sit down for Lenten dinners. Here is a list of when and where to find dinners in ...

Mardi Gras is celebrated in different ways around the world. Some traditions include indulging in special sweets, dressing up ...

The Ḱamíłpa Band of the Yakama Nation has wanted an end to commercial picking of a critical cultural resource for years.

Celebrations continue through until 6 January which marks the date for orthodox Christmas or the Feast of the Epiphany for non-Orthodox Christians. During these celebrations there are two very special ...

Taking place every 25 years, a Jubilee year starts on Christmas Eve and ends on the Holy Epiphany feast day (January 6, 2026) when the Holy Door is closed again. Until then, Rome will be flooded ...

In fact, it’s the last day of what is known as Carnival season. This period of revelry begins on Epiphany on January 6 and ends 47 days before Easter with the arrival of Lent, a time when many ...