The Pope kisses the ampoule and pays homage to Saint Januarius. He does so on the altar of the Cathedral, next to Cardinal Battaglia, after stopping in the Chapel of the Treasure. There, he wished to ...

English Language Day at the United Nations is celebrated on the 23 rd of April — the date traditionally observed as both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. As well as being the ...

Harry Cobden will get a first taste of Cork on Easter Sunday, where he looks to have an ideal chance to finally secure an elusive first success in Ireland. The former British champion jockey, who ...

The scherzo that followed, titled Play of the Waves, was perhaps too agitated, with the conductor’s churning tempo obscuring some of the surface delights in the woodwinds and strings. But the ...

Neapolitan songs are a beautiful part of Italy’s rich musical history. They are known for their romantic words, smooth melodies, and emotionality. Many were written in the 19th century and passed down ...

This novel of interconnected, emotional stories may not be “classic” time travel fiction — and its underlying values can feel a bit dated — but it’s a worthwhile read nonetheless. The quirkiest café ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A table of 'Japanese ...

Funiculi Funicula looked a name to note in making a winning start for Willie Mullins in the Monroe Hurdle at Clonmel on Wednesday. Runner-up on his only outing in France, the five-year-old went one ...

Funiculi Funicula stayed on strongly in the closing stages to make an impressive start for Willie Mullins in the Monroe Maiden Hurdle at Clonmel. Not many got into the two-miler with the eventual ...