The Pope requested a "simple" tomb bearing only the inscription "Franciscus", according to his final testament.

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

In the will, dated June 29, 2022, Pope Francis wrote that with the "feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching ...

Despite their fearsome reputation, these spiders have fascinating and complex social behaviors, particularly when it comes to mating rituals. Understanding these behaviors sheds light on the delicate ...

Like the fasting rituals, the Parana — the act of breaking the fast — is also governed by specific rules and timing. Observing the Parana at the correct time enhances the merit gained through the fast ...

But more than a century later, a researcher has presented a new theory about the clay artifacts: They were part of a funerary ritual dedicated to Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife.

Indigenous people would come to The Octagon from hundreds of miles away, gathering regularly for shared rituals and worship. "There was a sweat lodge or some kind of purification place there ...

Also called “Yugadi" in Karnataka, the festivity is characterised by various traditional rituals, which might vary region-wise. One such set of rituals includes taking an oil bath and consuming neem ...

In this article, let’s delve into the history and importance of the festival, along with the muhurat and timings for the day’s rituals. In 2025, Ugadi falls on Sunday, March 30. The day represents new ...

The text in question is a translation of the New Testament by Lee called “New Testament: The Restoration Translation”. Sources indicate that the Moscow court had no issue with the New Testament itself ...

Pictures released by officials show ancient stairs leading down to what was once used as a ritual bath. The steps show "notable traces of wear," according to the statement, and are "flanked by two ...

We’ve all known this album was a banger since its release, but Opeth‘s most recent full-length effort The Last Will & Testament received some pretty high honors last night by taking home the “Best ...