(RNS) — A few months into her second pregnancy, Melissa Ambrosini realized she didn’t want to have another baby shower. The type of party that features gift exchanges, gender reveals and ...

Pomeranians Michi and Mochi were among 15 four-legged couples that tied the knot at a pet wedding ceremony in the Philippines on Sunday that was held along with a special blessing of pets to mark ...

Klukwan residents attend a water blessing ceremony at the Klehini River near Haines on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (Alain d’Epremesnil/KHNS) Klukwan residents led a water blessing ceremony Thursday to ...

BERLIN (AP) — Several Catholic priests held a ceremony blessing same-sex couples outside Cologne Cathedral on Wednesday night in a protest against the city’s archbishop, Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki.

Around the Christmas period, most families are preparing for the festivities by hanging decorations, planning dinner parties, ...

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Pope Francis speaks during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Oct. 18, 2023. AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino Pope Francis’ Dec. 18, 2023, announcement that Catholic ...

Owners and their pets gathered Saturday at St. Joseph’s Church in Scotia to receive blessings from Rev. Tom Konopka. Roman Catholic parishes around the world hold annual Blessing of the Animals ...

A new mural at the temporary campus of King Kamehameha III Elementary School will be blessed at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 17, and members of the community are invited to participate in the ceremony. In March of ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new chapter is underway for Honolulu’s Skyline rail system. The city held a blessing ceremony on Oct. 15 for the second segment of the line that officially opens Oct. 16. This ...