The sight of King Charles praying with Pope Leo at the Vatican's Sistine Chapel signalled the latest step in a historic reconciliation between the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion five ...

The flag of the Dominican Republic features two crosses: a white cross, extending to the edges of the flag, and a golden Latin cross on the shield. These are clearly religious symbols. In fact, the ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world, offering a message of communion during an ...

It’s the oldest religious procession in Los Angeles, which, according to the L.A. Archdiocese officials, began by Mexican ...

Discover the fascinating symbols of Mexico's Day of the Dead, from sugar skulls to marigolds, and learn how this celebration ...

Catholic bishops have introduced a new altar wine they say restores reverence to the Mass, reclaiming the sanctity of a ritual threatened by commercialization.

The most important role of sacramental wine in the Catholic Church is in the celebration of Holy Communion, or the Eucharist.

Rumors about Hegseth's tattoos have consistently circulated online since Donald Trump nominated him as defense secretary.

African masks have always been an important part of cultural and spiritual practices on the continent. These masks are not just artistic expressions, but also hold deep symbolic meanings that are ...

The sunflower is a bloom like no other: photogenic, massive and high in protein and vitamin E, as well as delicious, and full of Catholic symbolism. The gold and orange giants grow fast and tall, with ...

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the president of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has joined other church leaders in England to express concern that protesters were “co-opting Christianity” at ...

Across England, flags are visible like never before. They are being hoisted on lamp-posts. Hastily painted representations of the St George’s flag, typically little more than a couple of red lines ...