Bernini's decision was not merely aesthetic; it was rich in symbolism. The twisted columns linked the new basilica to the legacy of both Solomon's Temple and Constantine's first church on the site, ...

3 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace. 4 Statement of Shoghi Effendi ... set a target of planting and growing at least a million trees in each of the Church’s 25 dioceses. Campaigns to ...

Liturgical and legal rites of the conclave are conducted in Latin, the official language of the Catholic Church ... some attribute to the destroyed Temple of Solomon in 70 AD.

Duncan, executive director of the church's Temple Department, prepare to lead a tour during the Syracuse Utah Temple media day Wednesday May 7, 2025. A public open house for the temple will run ...

Each will be discussed in turn. LATIN. The Pope has several titles. He is the Bishop of Rome, Vicar of the universal Church, Primate of Italy; hmong others. As the Bishop of Rome he is the head of ...

Either way, the Council of Nicaea — whose 1,700th anniversary we celebrate this year — remains deeply relevant to the Christian Church today, as its ancient controversies still echo in the ...

am called to preside in charity over the universal Church (cf. Letter to the Romans, Prologue),” Leo said. “St. Ignatius, who was led in chains to this city, the place of his impending ...

“Our universal church is just elated today at the naming of Pope Leo the XIV…”It’s just a beautiful time of renewal, of vigor for our church,” said Reverend Sanchez. The announcement ...

Ramkrishna Das Mohapatra, a senior sevayat (traditional priest) of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, was on Sunday (May 11, 2025) suspended for 30 days following allegedly controversial remarks ...

PETALING JAYA: Animals, much like humans, experience grief and distress, each in their own unique way, say wildlife experts. “Mother elephants are very protective of their young. From my years ...