(RNS) — For early Christians, standing was a sign of freedom and Easter joy, because we stand with the risen Lord. Kneeling was seen as a sign of penance. (RNS) — In the United States, Catholics kneel ...

In the United States, Catholics kneel during the Eucharistic prayer while Catholics in the rest of the world stand. Many European churches, especially the older ones, do not even have kneelers. After ...

His approach to 'popular' culture assumed his listeners had vast knowledge of all topics, a departure from how radio was ...

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I led a liturgy in Istanbul on Sunday, marking the 1,700th anniversary of Christianity's first ecumenical council. The first Council of Nicaea (located in modern-day ...

When Constantine the Great (AD 272–337) consolidated power as the sole ruler of the Roman Empire, he initiated changes that permanently transformed both Western and Eastern civilizations. His ...

The Aiken City Council meeting on Sept. 8 was a marathon session, with opponents and proponents speaking for more than three hours about a plan to build Arbor Ridge, a community of tiny homes on ...

With 400 miles of range and lightning-fast charging in 10 minutes, BMW’s 2026 iX3 debuts as the brand’s first Neue Klasse EV. Where the Bavarian automaker once planned to go with flexible platforms ...

It’s week one of the NFL Season, and the Miami Dolphins have released their first official depth chart of the year. And there are a few surprises on it. At safety, Ashtyn Davis is listed as the ...

President Donald Trump's deployment of warships off the coast of Venezuela and authorization for the use of force against drug trafficking organizations is fueling speculation of potential military ...

First Lady Melania Trump will host a meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education today alongside members of the Task Force and private sector leaders from American ...

This press release was updated on 10 September 2025 to include the text of the negotiating mandate. Member states’ representatives agreed today the Council’s position on simplifying provisions related ...