Vatican: 33 Million Pilgrims for 2025 Holy Year
The Vatican declares its 2025 Holy Year a major success, with over 33 million pilgrims visiting Rome. Discover the details behind the numbers and the rare papal transition that marked the event.
The Vatican declares its 2025 Holy Year a major success, with over 33 million pilgrims visiting Rome. Discover the details behind the numbers and the rare papal transition that marked the event.
A DIY expert warns households to test all oven and hob functions now to avoid a festive feast fiasco. Essential checks to prevent electrical trips and 'tears' on Christmas Day.
Chef Delia Smith shares her step-by-step guide for a flawless Christmas feast, from succulent turkey to perfect roast potatoes. Make your festive cooking stress-free with these expert tips.
Struggling with Christmas dinner? Gordon Ramsay, Nick Nairn and other top chefs share their essential timings and expert tips for a flawless festive feast. Get the full schedule here.
Elevate your Christmas dinner with Julia Child's classic French recipe for buttery, glazed carrots. Simple, succulent, and saves oven space. Get the method here.
A food expert reveals why chutney is a superior festive condiment to cranberry sauce. Discover the best chutneys to elevate your Christmas dinner and leftovers.
Explore the world's most bizarre and delicious Christmas dinners, from Japan's KFC obsession to Greenland's fermented delicacy. Is it time to ditch the dry turkey?
Celebrated chef Chantelle Nicholson shares her essential plant-based Christmas menu, featuring a stunning mushroom pithivier and caramelised pear pudding. Discover five festive recipes to elevate your holiday table.
This week's top photos capture Mexico's Guadalupe feast day pilgrims, Chile's presidential election result, and Guatemala burying attack victims. View the powerful gallery curated by AP photographer Esteban Félix.
Our taste test of eight festive supermarket sandwiches reveals the 2025 winner. Discover which turkey, vegan, and seafood sarnies are worth your money this Christmas.
Discover the surprising 19th-century origins of why turkey became the iconic Thanksgiving meal, debunking myths about the Pilgrims' 1621 feast. Read the full story.
Pope Leo XIV describes Thanksgiving as a 'beautiful feast' that unites believers and non-believers. Read his message of gratitude ahead of the US holiday.
Leading UK chefs share expert advice for perfect Christmas turkey. From selection to carving, learn how to achieve juicy, flavourful results every time.
Celebrity chef James Martin reveals his simple three-ingredient gravy recipe you can make and freeze now to save precious time and energy on Christmas Day.
The Guardian is seeking your cherished family recipes passed down through generations. Share your stories and culinary heritage for a chance to be featured in Feast. Tell us your tale today!
Discover the Michelin-starred Côte At Home Christmas feast worth £135 that delivers restaurant-quality food without the prep. Perfect for festive hosting with one small tweak suggested.
A bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims collided with a tanker near Medina, Saudi Arabia, killing 45. Read the latest on this tragic incident and the ongoing response.
Tragedy strikes as 45 Indian pilgrims from Hyderabad die in a fiery bus collision with a tanker near Medina. One survivor hospitalised. Indian authorities mobilise assistance.
In a significant interfaith gesture, Pakistan has reopened its Wagah border crossing to welcome hundreds of Sikh pilgrims from India celebrating the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Exclusive: Dozens of Sikh pilgrims from India face extended stay in Lahore after Delhi authorities refuse necessary documentation for their return journey.
The BBC is developing an ambitious new period drama following the dramatic life of Hans Holbein, the revolutionary court painter to Henry VIII, promising political intrigue and Tudor scandal.
Discover the best supermarket Christmas food and drink offerings for 2024, from show-stopping mains to decadent desserts, ensuring your holiday celebration is both delicious and effortless.
Discover two spectacular autumn recipes from Guardian Feast columnist Thomasina Miers - earthy mushroom linguine and elegant vanilla-poached pears with hazelnut crumble.
Spanish authorities have dismantled an alleged drug smuggling operation after arresting four men posing as Camino de Santiago pilgrims who were reportedly involved in preparing a narco-submarine for Atlantic cocaine shipments.
Discover how Feast, the innovative UK food app, uses AI to transform your cooking routine with personalised recipes and smart ingredient management. Say goodbye to kitchen monotony!
Discover chef Ben Lippett's stunning roast chicken recipe, featuring sticky figs, crispy polenta, and bitter radicchio. A perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savoury for a cosy dinner.
Discover Rachel Roddy's simple yet sublime Pappanozza recipe. This classic Italian dish of potatoes, green beans, and onions in a tangy dressing is the perfect no-fuss summer supper.
Pope Francis made a dramatic entrance by helicopter, greeted by a sea of over a million devoted pilgrims at an open-air prayer vigil in Rome. The electrifying event showcased the Pontiff's enduring global appeal.