Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the leader known as "the People's Pope" had already broken with some traditions in the ways pontiffs are laid to rest.

Pope Francis is set to break with centuries of tradition by opting for a single, zinc-lined wooden coffin for his burial, foregoing the elaborate three-coffin system. This decision reflects his ...

It feels a bit circular. I can’t imagine not writing the notes, but I feel compelled to ask: Would a simpler acknowledgment suffice, or is this a tradition I should continue? GENTLE READER ...

Take a look at the galleries below from last weekend's dances, then tell us: What's your favorite high school formal tradition? The poll will be open until noon Friday, after which we'll post the ...

When asked if he had ever considered changing up the show, Jennings said that the game show has “a very tight format” with a “tradition-observant audience, a change-resistant audience ...

It’s become a tradition among cruise passengers to cheer on, or mock, “pier runners” — late-arriving cruisers who frantically dash down the pier to make it back to the ship before it sets off.

Bruce Dahlgren is the CEO of Anthology. He's a seasoned technology executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of bridging two ...

A key tradition following his death involves destroying his signet ring, a practice dating back to the 13th century. This act prevents forgery and symbolizes the end of his papacy, marking the ...

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According to a new survey from Zola, a wedding planning site, more and more couples are now making the same choice in 2025—and changing one of the most common wedding traditions. “I personally ...

For most, the craft of varnishing is a family tradition that goes back centuries. Originally an Indigenous practice, it fascinated the Spanish, who quickly shared it with their own artisans so ...