Ricki Lake has been on a transformative journey over the past few years, and the results speak for themselves. After dropping more than 30 pounds through diet and exercise, the former talk show ...

Scott and Cheryl Filler have made many discoveries as they delved into restoring the 61-acre former Lourdes Franciscan Friary ...

Orange Lake in North Central Florida has a large alligator population, estimated at 2,732, making it second in the state. Locals and visitors to Orange Lake frequently encounter alligators ...

India is home to serene Buddhist monasteries that captivate with their ancient traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and peaceful atmospheres. From the Himalayas to the south, these 11 monasteries ...

THESSALONIKI, Greece — Centuries-old monasteries have been damaged by an ongoing series of earthquakes in a secluded monastic community in northern Greece, authorities said Friday. A magnitude 5 ...

I don’t know if this stereotype exists around the world, but especially in the United States, many people have a feeling that the more rural a place is, the more wholesome it is. For generations ...

The future of St. Catherine’s Monastery in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula remains a source of controversy, with tensions rising after a recent court ruling that transferred the site to state ...

Being Sikkim's biggest monastery and the headquarters of the Karma Kagyu school, Rumtek is accessible daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Its beautiful prayer halls, exquisite frescoes, and spectacular ...

[Photo, Standard] At least 63,000 people Tana River and Makueni counties are set to benefit from a climate action programme initiated by the Kenya Red Cross Society and Kenya’s Prudence Foundation.

A 1,600-year-old Byzantine-era mosaic from a Christian monastery was recently put on public display for the first time, giving a glimpse into life during ancient times. The Israeli Ministry of ...