The cross on top of the bell tower at the First Presbyterian Church, 1341 Juliana St., Parkersburg. (Photo by Art Smith) “For those who hold religion is disdain, the cross is a sign for foolishness.

A cross is most closely tied to Christ and Christianity and/or Catholicism, as it is typically a symbol of faith. Ultimately, however, a cross tattoo can mean something different for each person.

Seen on influencers, pop stars and White House staff, cross necklaces are popping up everywhere. By Misty White Sidell When Arianna Salerno first moved to Washington, D.C., in 2022 to attend ...

From the archive: This column ran Feb. 24, 2002, more than a week after the illuminated cross first appeared in the rear window of the back door of Concepcion and Jesus Aceves' home in Thermal.The ...

In carrying his cross, he showed us the extent of his love for us and how much he desires to share his friendship with us. St. Paul tells us: “For while we were still weak, at the right time ...

At the heart of the Christian faith, however, Easter is rooted in a powerful and transformative event: the cross of Jesus Christ. To some, the cross may appear to be a symbol of suffering or even ...

On the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, let us remind ourselves that while sometimes it may feel like our suffering may go unnoticed, if we carry our crosses with conviction and faith ...

Mark Katrick faith column: Our missteps shape us into who we're meant to be Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. For Christians, the cross is most prominent during the Lenten ...

Ocean Grove, New Jersey, has rebuilt its Hurricane Sandy-torn pier into the shape of a cross. Association president Michael Badger and Pastor Chris Durkin shared the values it represents.