In Holy Week, the days just before Easter, one can catch Catholics in some ancient religious practices – some are so rare, they’re done only once a year. ... STATIONS OF THE CROSS.

Jubilee of Hope pilgrims are undertaking two ancient church pilgrimages this week to prayerfully prepare for Easter: St. Philip Neri’s Seven Churches Pilgrimage and the Holy ... Holy Cross in ...

Proof of ancient olive trees and grapevines, consistent with a Bible verse, has been found at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, an archaeologist confirms.

Thousands of holy wells in Ireland serve as sites of worship and prayer and continue to attract visits from miracle-seekers. Ireland is home to more than 3,000 holy wells, each attached to their ...