I t's fairly common to hear people describing what they're "giving up for Lent" each year, but many of the details about Lent ...

Mardi Gras (and Carnival) is celebrated in cities around the world, but the most popular hotspots for the festivities are the ...

Pope Francis stabilized enough Tuesday after two respiratory crises to resume using a nasal tube for oxygen, rather than a ventilation mask, as he continued to fight pneumonia, the Vatican said.

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Shrove Tuesday also known as Pancake Day is an historic and religious event in the UK, but what's the reason we celebrate it?

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