Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A peyote plant blooms while growing in the nursery at the Indigenous Peyote Conservation Initiative homesite ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde; lawmaker representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Senator Sharafadeen Alli and the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin have charged Christians to spread ...

The Vatican is set to open five sacred portals starting on Christmas Eve for the first time in 25 years. The opening of the Holy Doors marks the beginning of the 2025 Jubilee which is a year of ...

Among the most cherished elements of the holiday season is Christmas music. It’s perhaps the only holiday that comes with its own soundtrack, songs ranging from the secular to the sacred.

Actress Lesley Nicol narrates a heartwarming story about Victor Hugo, author of Les Misérables. Actress Lesley Nicol narrates the true story of Victor Hugo, author of Les Misérables, and his ...

Famed musician Arturo Sandoval was among those celebrated at the 47th Kennedy Center honors in early December. But as a young boy in Cuba, Sandoval's rise to the top of the music world was ...

In 2021, jazz vocalist Samara Joy graduated from college. Months later, she released her first album. Now, she has three. She's won three Grammys and is up for two more for her latest Christmas ...

MANILA, Philippines — Shrugging off three deflating draws, the Philippines delivered the victory that counted the most in the final push for the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup semifinals.

The Big Buddha Temple in Pattaya stands as a stunning example, with its towering statue offering breathtaking views of the city. PATTAYA, Thailand – Foreigners often fall in love with Thailand ...

My favorite Rickey Henderson story is one told by former major leaguer and MLB Network personality Harold Reynolds. It never gets old. The year is 1987. Henderson, dealing with hamstring issues ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Essay Many Christmas standards were not written by Christians. David Lang explains the appeal for him, a Jewish composer of a modern holiday classic.

A true standout in cinema this year was The Seed of the Sacred Fig by dissident Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof. It had its world premiere in Cannes, where it won the Special Jury Prize as ...