Religious Practices Have Preserved 125,000 Sacred Groves in India, Growing a Conservation Success
Sacred groves in India are patches of land that are communally protected with religious zeal, that also tend to be relic forest segments.
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Location of St. Nicholas Tomb Discovered-the Inspiration For Santa Claus Who Left Gifts Inside Shoes and Helped the Poor
The exact location of the tomb of St. Nicholas who inspired the gift-giving of Santa Claus has been uncovered in southern Turkey.
95-Year-old Holocaust Survivor Has a Roommate: a 31-Year-old Granddaughter of Nazis
Their heritage may come from opposite sides of history but their companionship has inspired repentance and forgiveness.
Karma Comes Back Around for Man Who Broke Religious Rule to Help Boy
One good deed has led to another for a man who broke a tenet of his religion to help and provide comfort to a little boy hurt in an accident.
Vending Machines Are Now 'Giving Machines' Where People Can Donate Chickens, Blankets, Boots, or Basketballs
A new type of vending machine, these Giving Machines allow passersby in US cities to make charitable donations to local and global causes.
She's Happily Married with 6 Kids-All Because of a Text Sent to the Wrong Number
When a woman texted an uplifting Bible verse to the wrong number, she couldn't have imagined what this small mishap would lead to.
Gold Disk Unearthed Contains Oldest Reference to Norse God Odin: 'A Huge Discovery' of 'Pure Ecstasy'
"He is Odin's man," was deciphered written on a pendent, making the object the oldest ever found to bear the name of the chief Norse deity.
North Carolina Church Raises Thousands to Pay Off Cafeteria Lunch Debt For Every County School
North Carolina pastor Dickie Spargo heard there were kids in debt for school lunches so his Gastonia church raised enough to clear it.
Rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral Takes Leap Forward as the Majestic Spire Is Pieced Together
The spire, which collapsed through the lead roof of the cathedral in the fire, was built in the 19th century.
Knights Of Malta Celebrates 900th Anniversary of Humility and Charity
Pilgrims and tourists visiting the Vatican received a special treat Saturday, when some 4,000 members of the Knights of Malta marched in procession celebrating the group's 900th anniversary. The order's mission is humility and charity and had its start in the 11th century, with the creation of an infirmary in Jerusalem that cared for people making pilgrimages to the Holy Land during the Crusades.
Heaps of Gold Uncovered in 1,200-year-old Pre-Colombian Tomb in Panama
Dating to 750 to 800 CE, the individual for whom the tomb was built was probably a 40-year-old man, and has been nicknamed The Lord of Flutes
10-Year-old Girl's Idea for a 'Postbox to Heaven' is Rolled Out Nationally Across Cemeteries in UK
A young girl's idea for a 'postbox to heaven' so she could write to her grandparents has been realized at cemeteries across the UK.
Barcelona Church Under Construction for 141 Years Finally Gets its 4 Towers-Named Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Now only the tower of Jesus remains unfinished, and when the scaffolding is finally pulled down it will be the tallest cathedral in Europe.
Soccer Team is Winning Hearts After They Stopped Championship Play to Help Opponent Fix Her Hijab in Privacy
Rather than taking advantage of their Muslim opponent's wardrobe malfunction, these soccer players stopped playing so they could help keep her out of sight.
Anonymous Postal Worker Sent Girl a Sweet Package After She Addressed a Letter to 'God' About Her Dog in Heaven
After this little girl sent a letter to God about the fate of her deceased dog, she received the most touching package from an anonymous postal worker.
Hundreds of Volunteers Have Prevented Violence By Helping 350,000 People in Sudan and Congo Make Personal Peace
In 2018 alone, World Relief recruited 750 volunteers to help de-escalate conflicts in villages in Sudan, Pakistan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Vatican To Host Stem Cell Research Conference
Vatican officials, looking for the best way to make a positive impact on society, decided that adult stem cells, which hold the promise of curing the most difficult diseases, are the technology to watch. They decided to invest $1 million to form a joint foundation, and next week, scientists from around the world will meet at the Vatican to discuss the future of stem cell therapies.
Comedian Kevin Hart Finally Listened to His Mother's Advice, and it Paid Off-Big Time
Comedian Kevin Hart recalls the moment when he finally followed his mother's advice, and it paid off-big time-both for his wallet and his heart.
How 'Milk Soup' Helped Stop a War From Ever Taking Place (WATCH)
According to accounts from the First War of Kappel, no war actually took place on the battlefield-and it's apparently because the soldiers shared a meal.
After Rural Pizzeria Burnt to the Ground, Dozens of Amish Folks Rallied to Repay Their Kindness
This pizzeria is being lauded as one of the nicest places in America—and based on its long history of paying forward good deeds, it's not hard to see why.
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