Royalty, presidents, prime ministers and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to Pope Francis on Saturday at a funeral Mass in St Peter’s Square to honour his sometimes turbulent papacy.

Despite Pope Francis opting for a simpler, humbler papacy compared to his predecessors, his death is not without ceremony. Let's unpack some of the symbols and rituals that come with farewelling the ...

Australia's freshwater turtles are under threat, but local conservationists are working to help them make a comeback.

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AAP FactCheck - An ancient civilisation known as Tartaria did not leave behind a bell in the Australian outback, despite ...

A shoey — the incredible act of skulling alcohol from a shoe — has long been regarded as an iconic Aussie act that is ingrained into our culture.

Giant prehistoric kangaroos perished when “climate upheaval” turned lush Australian rainforest into desert, scientists said yesterday after ...

One of the pontiff's last acts was to simplify papal rites, stripping away elaborate rituals and scaling back ceremonial pomp ...

There was a time when brass utensils were common in Kerala homes. From the lamps lit at dusk to the big uruli, these items ...

The US, UK, and Australia all advise citizens to avoid travel, citing terrorism, armed conflict, and kidnapping. But these ...

VIC 84TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF KALAMATA The Society of Kalamata ’23 March’ host the commemoration of the 84th ...