30 Dead in Stampede at India's Maha Kumbh Mela
At least 30 people died and 60 were injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India, on Wednesday, near the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, due to collapsing security barricades during a surge of millions of pilgrims seeking ritual cleansing.
30 Dead in Stampede at India's Maha Kumbh Mela
At least 30 people died and 60 were injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India, on Wednesday, near the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, due to collapsing security barricades during a surge of millions of pilgrims seeking ritual cleansing.
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Medieval Travelers' Proactive Health Strategies
Medieval travelers, facing dangers like disease and injury, proactively used methods like bloodletting, dietary control, and rest to maintain health, reflecting a holistic approach to well-being influenced by medical texts like Adam of Cremona's work and demonstrating a long history of preventive he...
Medieval Travelers' Proactive Health Strategies
Medieval travelers, facing dangers like disease and injury, proactively used methods like bloodletting, dietary control, and rest to maintain health, reflecting a holistic approach to well-being influenced by medical texts like Adam of Cremona's work and demonstrating a long history of preventive he...
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Jubilee's Strong Start: Over Half a Million Pilgrims Visit St. Peter's
Over 545,000 pilgrims visited St. Peter's Basilica's Holy Door in the first two weeks of the Jubilee year, exceeding expectations and boosting Rome's tourism; the strong collaboration between Vatican City and Italian authorities ensured safety and a positive visitor experience.
Jubilee's Strong Start: Over Half a Million Pilgrims Visit St. Peter's
Over 545,000 pilgrims visited St. Peter's Basilica's Holy Door in the first two weeks of the Jubilee year, exceeding expectations and boosting Rome's tourism; the strong collaboration between Vatican City and Italian authorities ensured safety and a positive visitor experience.
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Pope Opens Holy Door, Commencing Jubilee Year
Pope Francis opened the Holy Door in Rome, marking the start of a special jubilee year expected to attract over 30 million Catholic pilgrims.
Pope Opens Holy Door, Commencing Jubilee Year
Pope Francis opened the Holy Door in Rome, marking the start of a special jubilee year expected to attract over 30 million Catholic pilgrims.
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Pope Francis Opens Holy Door, Beginning Catholic Holy Year 2025
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis, in a wheelchair due to health issues, opened the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, initiating the Catholic Holy Year 2025, expecting over 30 million pilgrims to Rome, prompting heightened security.
Pope Francis Opens Holy Door, Beginning Catholic Holy Year 2025
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis, in a wheelchair due to health issues, opened the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, initiating the Catholic Holy Year 2025, expecting over 30 million pilgrims to Rome, prompting heightened security.
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Stampede at India's Maha Kumbh Mela Leaves at Least 40 Dead
A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India, resulted in at least 40 deaths and an unknown number of injuries, according to police sources and news reports, amidst a crowd of approximately 100 million Hindus gathered for a religious bathing ritual at the confluence of three sacred rivers.
Stampede at India's Maha Kumbh Mela Leaves at Least 40 Dead
A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India, resulted in at least 40 deaths and an unknown number of injuries, according to police sources and news reports, amidst a crowd of approximately 100 million Hindus gathered for a religious bathing ritual at the confluence of three sacred rivers.
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24% Bias Score
Vietnamese Monk's Barefoot Pilgrimage to India Becomes Internet Sensation
Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Minh Tue's 2,700km barefoot pilgrimage to India, begun in November 2022, has become an internet sensation due to daily video updates showcasing his ascetic lifestyle, attracting millions of views and hundreds of thousands of followers across social media platforms.
Vietnamese Monk's Barefoot Pilgrimage to India Becomes Internet Sensation
Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Minh Tue's 2,700km barefoot pilgrimage to India, begun in November 2022, has become an internet sensation due to daily video updates showcasing his ascetic lifestyle, attracting millions of views and hundreds of thousands of followers across social media platforms.
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Indonesia's 2025 Hajj Costs Increase Despite Overall Budget Decrease
Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs proposed a 70% pilgrim-borne cost (Rp 65,372,779.49) for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, increasing from 60% in 2024, despite a slight overall cost reduction to Rp 93,389,684 from Rp 93,410,286.
Indonesia's 2025 Hajj Costs Increase Despite Overall Budget Decrease
Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs proposed a 70% pilgrim-borne cost (Rp 65,372,779.49) for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, increasing from 60% in 2024, despite a slight overall cost reduction to Rp 93,389,684 from Rp 93,410,286.
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Jubilee Year Commences in Rome, Anticipating Millions of Pilgrims
Pope Francis launched the Jubilee year in Rome, anticipating 32 million pilgrims visiting the Vatican and other holy sites in Italy to seek forgiveness and participate in various religious events, including the canonization of two new saints, amidst global unrest.
Jubilee Year Commences in Rome, Anticipating Millions of Pilgrims
Pope Francis launched the Jubilee year in Rome, anticipating 32 million pilgrims visiting the Vatican and other holy sites in Italy to seek forgiveness and participate in various religious events, including the canonization of two new saints, amidst global unrest.
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28% Bias Score