Germany’s iconic Carnival season is in full swing, as cities across the country come alive with parades, elaborate costumes, ...

Here are some of the major stories of the Catholic Church around the world that you might have missed this past week.

Germany’s Rhineland region burst into life on February 27, as Carnival celebrations swung into action with much fanfare in ...

Parade is the highlight of Germany's carnival celebrations, particularly in cities like Cologne, Dusseldorf and Mainz.

Malmedy: Belgium’s oldest carnival, the Cwarmê, plays out over the four days preceding Ash Wednesday. A program highlight, the dance of the Haguètes and the Arlequins, followed by a large procession ...

The merry midwinter carnival has come and gone, leaving only the memories of it to last for another year. Most of these ...