May Day Festivals: Walpurgis Night in Germany and Beltane Celtic Fire Festival in Scotland
Legend has it that on Walpurgisnacht, or May Eve, witches fly their broomsticks to meet the devil.
Brunei Adopts Islamic Sharia Law; Flogging, Amputation and Stoning to Death to be Brought in Gradually
Brunei becomes first east Asian nation to implement stringent Islamic penal code.
Corpus Christi Pupils and Staff Pay Tribute to Stabbed Teacher Ann Maguire
Pupils return to Corpus Christi Catholic College the day after Ann Maguire, 61, was fatally stabbed.
Israel Holocaust Remembrance Day: Ultra-Orthodox Teachers Arrested over Karaoke BBQ at Holocaust Monument
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Hot Shots Photos of the Day: Medieval Skull, Obama Robot, Cat Cafe
Best photos of the day: 24 April 2014.
Afghanistan Exhibition: London Show of Pics by Legendary Photographer Steve McCurry
Photographs of Afghanistan by renowned photojournalist who took 'Afghan Girl' on exhibit in London in May.
Easter Monday Traditions
Easter Monday marks the end of the period of remebrance.
American Atheists Send Cheeky Easter Greeting: 'Jesus Christ is a Myth'
Atheist message next to Easter display fails to rile Christian group.
Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ
Easter Sunday is a day for great celebration, marking the resurrection of Christ.
Soaring Cost of Chocolate Threatens to Ruin Easter 2015
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Easter 2014: Terrifying Photos of Giant Bunnies Scaring Kids
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Easter 2014: Best Quotes and Poems to Commemorate the Resurrection of Jesus
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Good Friday: The Religious Significance of Holy Friday in the Christian Faith
The symbolism and meaning of the Holy Friday in the Christian faith.
Fugitive Cult Leader Victor Barnard 'Raped Young Girls for God'
Minnesota priest on the run over paedophile rape allegations
Easter 2014: Fun Facts You Did Not Know About the Religious Holiday
Easter Sunday falls on 20 April this year.
Graphic Video: Filipino Catholics Whip Themselves for Easter
Catholics in the Philippines whip themselves and carry wooden crosses as they re-enact the last day of Jesus Christ
Good Friday 2014: Top 10 Quotes and Five Texts to Share with Family and Friends about Jesus Christ's Crucifixion
Good Friday is observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday, and is a commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Hot Shots Photos of the Day: Gareth Bale, White Tiger Cubs, Ford Mustang
Best photos of the day: 17 April 2014.
Happy Birthday Joseph Ratzinger: Pope Benedict XVI Famous Quotes
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Easter: Romanian Potter Re-enacts Christ's Crucifixion
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Maundy Thursday 2014: An Occasion to Remember Christ's Last Supper
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Passover 2014: History Behind Jewish Festival Pesach
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Holy Week in Spain: Hooded Penitents and Marching Bands
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Hot Shots Photos of the Day: Coachella, Zac Efron Shirtless, Grumpy Cat
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Five US Preachers Who Fell From Grace Like Florida's Bob Coy
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Palm Sunday 2014: Top Ten Quotes to Remember Jesus' Triumphant Entry Into Jerusalem
Christians around the world will celebrate Palm Sunday 2014 on 13 April.
Stockport Vicar Arrested on Suspicion of Raping Teenage Girl
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Scotland's Dirty Little Secret: Will Independence Fire Anti-Catholic Bigotry?
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Scottish Independence: The Roots of Sectarianism
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