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Religion


How a Pope is Elected: The Role of the Conclave and the Secrets of the Rite

How a Pope is Elected: The Role of the Conclave and the Secrets of the Rite

How a Pope is Elected. History, Tradition and Mystery of...
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What Happens When a Pope Dies: All the Stages from Death to the Election of His Successor

The Death of a Pope: What Really Happens Between His...
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Via Francigena: Among the Oldest Pilgrimage Routes

From Canterbury to Puglia stretches a road travelled for centuries...
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The Functions of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints

What is the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, and...
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Liturgy


Chalices, ciboria and patens: how to clean liturgical accessories

Chalices, ciboria and patens: how to clean liturgical accessories

Liturgical accessories are a fundamental part of the celebration of...
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The liturgical year: let us clarify

The liturgical times of the Catholic Church are the seasons...
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From the chalice cover to the corporal, all the tissues of the liturgy

Mass services are always present in religious celebrations. Let’s get...
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On the occasion of Pentecost, pray Mary that unties the knots

50 days after Easter, she will untie the knots and...
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Saints and blessed


Saint Rita of Cascia, Patron Saint of Marriages and Impossible Causes

Saint Rita of Cascia, Patron Saint of Marriages and Impossible Causes

Among the few married saints that Christian history can enumerate, Saint Rita of Cascia is perhaps the most beloved. Invoked...
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Saint Julia, Martyr and Patron Saint of Corsica

Saint Julia, Martyr and Patron Saint of Corsica

On 22 May, Saint Julia is celebrated as the patron saint of both Corsica and Livorno. Born into nobility, she...
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Saint Paschal Baylon, the Patron Saint of Cooks and Pastry Chefs

Saint Paschal Baylon, the Patron Saint of Cooks and Pastry Chefs

Protector of unmarried women, Saint Paschal Baylon was a shepherd before becoming a friar. Though illiterate, he became a theologian...
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Saint Dominic Savio, the Student of Don Bosco

Saint Dominic Savio, the Student of Don Bosco

Patron saint of children and expectant mothers, Saint Dominic Savio was an example of extraordinary virtue and qualities that were...
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Christmas


Feast of the Magi: Traditions in Italy and Europe

Feast of the Magi: Traditions in Italy and Europe

In Italy and across Europe, the Epiphany, or Twelfth Night,...
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Baby Jesus: The Most Famous Depictions Worldwide

The figure of Baby Jesus transcends the nativity scene and...
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The 7 Most Famous Religious Christmas Carols Worldwide

From traditional English, German, and French Christmas carols to Gospel...
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Shabby Chic Christmas: Themed Nativities on Holyart

This year again, Shabby Chic Christmas is one of the...
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Blown glass ornaments
Neapolitan Nativity
Nativity with waterfall
Christmas village set
Blown glass ornaments
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Neapolitan Nativity
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Nativity with waterfall
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Christmas village set
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