To mark Easter weekend, Le Monde traces the history of this symbol-laden ritual.

but the ancient ritual of Ivan Kupala is supposed to purify the soul. The pagan ritual is celebrated across Russia, Ukraine and Belarus and originally marked the day of the summer solstice ...

2016 marks the 1050th anniversary of the baptism, which is being celebrated with a series of special events such as concerts and exhibitions. The birthplace of Poland, which might come as a surprise ...

Baptism is one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church and the first of the sacraments of Christian initiation, followed by Confirmation and the Eucharist. According to the Holy Scriptures ...