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AP PHOTOS: Asia celebrates Buddha’s birthday
The birthday of the Buddha is a holy occasion for all his followers, but is celebrated on different dates depending on the ...
Fifty years ago, Junko Tabei became the first woman to summit Everest – why do so few people know her story?
Despite the extraordinary feats of Tabei and many other adventurous women, sexism and misogyny in mountaineering have persisted for decades.
Buddhist statue stolen nearly 13 years ago returns to Japan from South Korea
Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple more than 12 years ago returned home on Monday following years-long ...
A Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago is returned from South Korea
A Korean Buddhist statue from the 14th century that was stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago has been returned ...
Pope Leo says Church must illuminate 'dark nights of this world' in first Mass
The cardinal leading the Mass before the conclave, Giovanni Battista Re, has called on his peers to choose a leader who can ...
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50 Fun Things to Do in Massachusetts
Massachusetts was one of the original 13 colonies that founded the United States. Known as the “Bay State,” there are loads of things to do in Massachusetts. Massachusetts has a rich history, art, ...
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Layers of sacred reflections
The Mogao Caves do not lack grandeur — the tallest Buddha soars 35.5 meters, and 492 of the 735 surviving caves feature ...
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Pope Francis dies: Cardinals gather for conclave
VATICAN CITY — A morning Mass was held in St. Peter’s Basilica hours before 133 cardinals begin the conclave to select the ...