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.

Young people are converting to Catholicism en masse — driven by pandemic, internet, ‘lax’ alternatives By . Rikki Schlott. Published April 17, 2025, 11:00 a.m. ET.

Despite modernity and changing religious expressions, the “Penitentes” of Palo, Leyte remain a powerful image of Filipino folk Catholicism. Their hushed footsteps on a scorching pavement and silent ...

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.