“The Church observes the birth of John as in some way sacred; and you will not find any other of the great men of old whose ...

We used to look forward to jumping into the well with our friends every São João,” said Roque Fernandes of Benaulim. “Now, the water is murky, and sometimes yo ...

Finally, John’s birth and circumcision is itself described (1:57-80), crowned by Zechariah’s great canticle of joy, the ...

Mumbai's San Joao feast, honoring St. John the Baptist, has evolved into a vibrant citywide carnival celebrated annually on ...