When our plane from Casablanca touched down at Washington’s Dulles Airport, I was excited to visit many of the symbols of American democracy: the Washington Monument, the U.S. Capitol building ...

Here are key symbols and steps of the Mass, based on the Vatican's official liturgical book (published in Italian), the "Order of Rites for the Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry of the Bishop ...

What would you imagine a designer who has access to some of the most luscious jewels in the world—rubellites the size of strawberries, emeralds that almost glow in the dark, sapphires in every colour ...

Noah was an obedient servant of God amidst a sinful world. He is most well-known for building an ark that preserved himself and his family, as well as representatives of every land animal, from a ...

These profound presentations of papal symbols — the portrait, signature, and coat of arms — traditionally occur in the early days of a new pontificate and provide insights into the theological ...

The Vatican unveiled Pope Leo XIV’s official portrait and signature Saturday, revealing the American Pontiff’s embrace of traditional papal elements just two days after his historic election.

I am particularly interested in how popes exercise authority and leadership today, including their use of symbols. When Francis first appeared on that balcony in 2013, he used four aspects of the ...

We, the female doctors—once symbols of women’s progress, ability, and independence—are now facing barriers, threats, and silence. Many other women are in the same situation. What would you like the ...

The NSC calls on Israelis to download the Home Front Command app for up-to-date warnings and information. Israelis should not display Jewish or Israeli symbols in public spaces; avoid posting on ...

I am a scholar who studies Roman Catholic theology and history. I am particularly interested in how popes exercise authority and leadership today, including their use of symbols. When Pope Francis ...

Two Democrat-run cities in the Rockies are skirting state laws dictating which flags can be flown on government property, according to The Associated Press – and are granting particular ...