VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world as he prayed Sunday for reconciliation and dialogue — a message in line with his pledges to make the ...

My father’s legs were paralyzed by respect — a virtue learned from infancy. “That crucifix belonged to a family,” he would tell me over and over again. And so, on that first day, he could ...

While we’re more familiar seeing peace signs printed on crop tops or canvas tote bags, Abramović and Tisci’s IRL-rendering is closer to the symbol’s creation story.

At the center of his chest is the Sacred Heart, a revered symbol in Roman Catholicism ... they still all made the sign of the cross. They would all stop and pray and when I was working on it, they ...

From ram’s horns to the scales of justice, these symbols help tell the astrological story of who you are and how you move through the world. Read them here.

As Pope Leo XIV is formally inaugurated, he vows to work for unity and peace at a time of polarization in the Catholic Church and the wider world, with leaders including Vice President Vance and ...

The Nepalese Peace Pagoda in the news leading up to World Expo 88. (Supplied: Jochen Reier) Mr Reier had built it with hopes it might live in the city beyond Expo 88, and thanks to Brisbane's ...

To Ukraine, and most of its allies, Russia’s takeover of Crimea was a violation of international law—and the West’s failure to strongly resist it fed Moscow’s appetite.

This ancient snack is synonymous with Tibetan New Year and will soon be prepared by millions of families. At the entrance of the Kemgun Gumba monastery in Lukla, Nepal, an indigo-blue sign reads ...

In today's fast-paced world, many seek solace in gemstones, believed to possess healing vibrations. Amethyst calms the mind, while Rose Quartz fosters love. Clear Quartz amplifies energy, and ...