Geunjeongjeon Hall at Gyeongbokgung Palace, the very heart of royal authority during the Joseon Dynasty, stands proudly with two massive incense burners on either side of its vast courtyard. For over ...

BUYEO, South Chungcheong Province — In 1993, at an old temple site in Buyeo, archaeologists uncovered an unexpected marvel during the construction of a parking lot: a gilt-bronze incense burner from ...

Archbishop Paul Coakley, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, warned that the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation campaign is instilling “fear in a rather widespread ...

Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s brutal treatment of racial minorities, mostly of Hispanic heritage, caused Pope Leo XIV to call upon Catholic leadership to issue a forceful statement condemning ...

Everyone loves a good comeback story. And for two ancient Chinese porcelain ducks, it's been quite a journey. Crafted during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), they were intended as incense burners for the ...

Daily incense burning, a common practice in many homes, poses significant health risks comparable to passive smoking. Studies reveal that incense smoke contains harmful pollutants, leading to ...

Ayyoun is a staff writer who loves all things gaming and tech. His journey into the realm of gaming began with a PlayStation 1 but he chose PC as his platform of choice. With over 6 years of ...

This chapter exclusively explores views and experiences among U.S. Catholics (i.e., the 20% of U.S. adults who say they are Catholic when asked about their present religion). Many Americans who are ...

This chapter exclusively explores views and experiences among U.S. Catholics (i.e., the 20% of U.S. adults who say they are Catholic when asked about their present religion). Many Americans who are ...

The traditional Middle Eastern incense called bukhoor, or bakhoor, is often passed among guests so they can imbue the lingering fragrance into their hair, clothes and hands. Shutterstock Looking to ...

For nearly 800 years the Catholic Church has utilised the process of the conclave to elect a new pope. “Conclave” means “with a key”, indicating the cardinal-electors are locked up with a key to ...