Religion
Easter celebrations around the world
Here are some scenes from Easter Sunday around the world.
Hindu festival of color festival begins
As Christians celebrate Holy Week, members of the Hindu religion are celebrating Holi, a festival celebrated by painting each others, handing out candy and squirting water at other festival-goers. The holiday starts with a bonfire, followed by paint throwing. It's all to celebrated spring's arrival and the victory of good ...
Thousands celebrate inauguration Mass for Pope Francis
Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.
Crowds celebrate as Pope Francis is introduced
Argentine Jorge Bergoglio was introduced to the public after being elected Pope Francis.
Thousands jam St. Peter's for pope's last general audience
In the waning hours of his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI held his final general audience in St. Peter's Square Wednesday.
Pope Speaks English at Final Audience
Tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square for Pope Benedict XVI's final audience before his resignation. The Pope spoke in English, and asked Catholics to pray for both him and the new Pope. (Feb. 27)
Pope Benedict XVI through the years
Take a look back at the career of Pope Benedict XVI, who announced Monday that he will resign on Feb. 28.
Hindus celebrate Kumbh Mela
Millions of devout Hindus are plunging into the cold waters of the Ganges River, India's holy river, in a ritual that the faithful believe washes away their sins. More than 11 million people were expected to take the ritual washing by then end of one day.
Mideast nations declare Friday start of Ramadan
The new moon heralds the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting, prayer and charitable giving for Muslims worldwide.
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