With Simchat Torah approaching, it’s worth noting how for centuries, Jews have turned to flags as an expression of faith that ...

A wooden cross is silhouetted by the early morning sun at the First Lutheran Church, 1701 19th St., Parkersburg. (Photo by Art Smith) As the faithful gather in church this weekend to celebrate Easter, ...

St. Josephine Bakhita, an African saint freed from slavery who became a Canossian Daughter of Charity sister in Italy is ...

A St. Francis statue greets visitors to the Cantus family's yard in Round Rock. Many years ago, I toured a factory in Mexico that made manhole covers, now properly called maintenance covers, which are ...

You know them: the fluffy bunnies, fancy bonnets, lemony Peeps, baskets filled with chocolates. And Easter is that, certainly. But there is more. In keeping with the sacred origin of the observance, ...

I love having symbols of the Christian faith. From the rosary I held as a child, to the crosses I carry in my pocket and wear around my neck, they are reminders of Christ’s real and abiding presence ...

A statute of the Virgin Mary stands as a quiet symbol in the courtyard of St. Edward Catholic Church. For some, she may only seem an adornment. But each day, as the sun rises on her surroundings, she ...

For many, the cross with bent arms is a painful symbol of evil, hate and genocide. For others, it's an ancient sign of peace and prosperity. For all involved, it's an issue fraught with history, ...

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) is accusing former President Trump of “weaponizing” symbols of faith and increasing division in the country. “As a pastor, as a person of faith, I take great offense with ...

My heart is broken for all Israelis and Jews everywhere, since Oct. 7. Soon after that dark day, I — a Christian — visited my Jewish neighbors to hug them; words failed. I also went to show them the ...