Weddings are significant events that can make people anxious. Most individuals are not used to being the focal point of attention in a large gathering. They may need help with their words; the Best Man might forget to bring the rings; unexpected delays of one or both parties can cause anxiety. But most people anticipate Read more
Recently, a mayor in Mexico participated in a traditional ceremony where he married a female reptile resembling an alligator. The reptile, named Alicia Adriana, is a caiman and the marriage is believed to bring good fortune to the local community. During the ceremony, Victor Hugo Sosa re-enacted an ancestral ritual. He expressed his love and Read more
According to the Rev. Mike Atkins, humour has the power to heal and provide relief in our dark world. He shares that he grew up attending a church where humour was not encouraged and the atmosphere was always serious. However, he later realised that God does indeed have a sense of humour. To prove this Read more
Last June, Shashank Sharma embarked on a mission to visit the highest number of places of worship in a month. He successfully visited 76 sacred spaces, including Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples, Sikh gurdwaras, mosques, churches, and a Baha’i place of worship. In May of this year, Guinness World Records confirmed and certified his impressive Read more
A Catholic bishop in Benin has chosen a team of trained priests to travel across the diocese and listen to the concerns and questions of the faithful. Only priests are authorised to attend to these concerns in the diocese. This listening ministry aims to provide people with a chance to discuss interpersonal conflicts and relationship Read more
Bella Montoya was admitted to hospital earlier in June after she suffered a stroke. She didn’t respond to treatment; a doctor declared her dead and her family held a wake. Reports say she woke up in her coffin and knocked on the lid, when it was open, relatives were stunned to find her alive and Read more
Recently, a depiction of Jesus Christ generated by artificial intelligence (AI) has been surfacing on Twitch’s online streaming platform. This portrayal is of a white man, which is likely inaccurate. The backdrop is ethereal. The bot has answered various types of questions, ranging from relationship advice to opinions on pizza toppings and discussions on capitalism’s Read more
A bus operator in Poland has announced that bus 666 will no longer run to Hel Located on Poland’s Baltic coast, Hel is a well-loved tourist destination. However, certain groups of Christian conservatives have expressed their disapproval of the number on a bus that leads to a location whose name resembles the word “hell” in Read more
Did you know that Ireland boasts four Nobel laureates and five Booker Prize winners? From literary giants like James Joyce and Samuel Beckett to contemporary authors like Colm Tóibín and Sally Rooney, Irish writers have made a significant impact. It’s quite impressive for a country with a population of just 5 million. One might wonder Read more