“The Church observes the birth of John as in some way sacred; and you will not find any other of the great men of old whose ...

Finally, John’s birth and circumcision is itself described (1:57-80), crowned by Zechariah’s great canticle of joy, the Benedictus. In keeping with his distinctiveness, the birth of Jesus is featured ...

The East Indians also call the day 'Jaavaycha Sann', where new sons-in-law are feted at the bride's house. The newlyweds ...

St. John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, is one of only three people in history — after Jesus and Mary — whose birthday is celebrated in the Church’s liturgy. In fact, the Nativity of ...

Goa’s São João festival is a monsoon celebration like no other. People wear flower crowns, jump into wells, float decorated ...

St. John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, is one of only three people in history — after Jesus and Mary — whose birthday is celebrated in the Church’s liturgy.

Poland celebrates St. John’s Eve on June 24, a night rich in Slavic traditions distinct from the summer solstice.

Ten years after their Supreme Court win, some veterans of the marriage equality battles see a shared struggle for transgender ...

According to his friend and fellow conservationist Robert Irwin, the Prince of Wales is "creating an amazing legacy" for his ...

A.K. Bissell Park in Oak Ridge is the place for patriotic music and an awesome fireworks show. Come early, bring chairs or ...

Same-sex marriage equality has been the law of the land for 10 years as of Thursday. But after a string of crushing losses ...

Maurice Elliott served as chief executive officer of Methodist Healthcare in Memphis from 1990-2001 and was a key part of Methodist's growth.