Cultural Traditions

First American Pope Speaks Out Against Poverty and Division

May 18, 2025

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Cultural Traditions

Explore the rich and diverse cultural traditions that shape religious practices around the world. This category covers sacred rituals, festivals, ceremonies, and spiritual customs that have been passed down through generations. Learn about the influence of religion on traditional clothing, art, music, food, and daily life. Discover how different cultures celebrate their faith through unique festivals, pilgrimages, sacred sites, and rites of passage. Whether you're interested in ancient traditions, modern adaptations, or cross-cultural influences, this category provides deep insights into the spiritual and cultural heritage of societies worldwide.

Mary in May: A Month of Prayer and Celebration - AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia

Why Catholics Around the World Pray to the Virgin Mary

May 17, 2025

Why Popes - and Millions of Catholics - Pray to the Virgin Mary GENAZZANO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV made...

From Chicago to the Vatican: Robert Prevost Becomes Pope - Franco Origlia/Getty Images

America’s First Pope: Robert Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

History Made: American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected as Pope Leo XIV For the first time in history, an American...

Sistine Chapel Smoke Confirms New Pope Is Elected - Kevin Coombs/Reuters

New Pope Elected on Day Two of Vatican Conclave

May 8, 2025

White Smoke Rises: A New Pope Has Been Elected on Day Two of the Conclave A moment of historic significance...

Conclave

Black Smoke Signals No Pope Elected on Day 1 of Conclave

May 8, 2025

Black Smoke Marks End of Day 1 in Papal Conclave: No Pope Elected Yet The anticipation was high in St....

Cardinal Becciu Chooses Not to Join Conclave Amid Legal Controversy - Copyright AP Photo

Controversial Cardinal Becciu Steps Back from Choosing Pope Francis’ Successor

April 29, 2025

Cardinal Becciu Steps Back from Conclave Amid Embezzlement Conviction Amid ongoing controversy, Cardinal Angelo Becciu has chosen not to participate...

The Vatican’s Papal Election: A Look at the Conclave Process - Andrew Medichini/AP Photo

What Happens During a Papal Conclave? A Step-by-Step Guide

April 29, 2025

What is a Conclave? Unveiling the Secretive Process to Elect the Next Pope VATICAN CITY (AP) — The election of...

Vatican Conclave Update: Cardinals Meet Under Media Spotlight - Gregorio Borgia/AP Photo

Cardinals Gather at Vatican as Race for Next Pope Begins

April 28, 2025

Cardinals Face Intense Media Frenzy as Vatican Prepares for Papal Conclave VATICAN CITY — Journalists packed the gates of Vatican...

A Final Farewell: Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Rome - Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters

Pope Francis Honored by Thousands at Vatican Funeral

April 26, 2025

Tens of Thousands Mourn Pope Francis, Celebrating a Life of Compassion and Reform The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica rang...

Public Viewing Begins for Pope Francis as Mourners Gather in Rome

April 24, 2025

Catholics Worldwide Mourn as Public Viewing Begins for Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica Thousands of mourners poured into St....

Controversial Cardinal Becciu Insists He Should Be Part of the Conclave - Filippo Monteforte/AFP via Getty Images

Cardinal Giovanni Becciu Challenges Vatican’s Decision on His Exclusion from Conclave