According to Karenga, the name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning "first fruits of the harvest". The choice of Swahili, an East African language, reflects its status as ...

During the Mass, Leo appeared to choke up when the two potent symbols of the papacy were placed on him — the lambswool stole over his shoulders and the fisherman’s ring on his finger — as if ...

If you've ever looked at a rainbow, it looks like a sideways bow. Now although the meaning of rainbow has changed in our modern culture, in the Bible, symbolizes God's promise to never flood the earth ...

Why Hungary and Slovakia suddenly supported new EU sanctions against Russia: Media explains The Liver King story chillingly shows how bad role models are manufactured Hundreds of jobs at risk at ...

represent love. While red roses and hearts remain some of the most popular symbols of love today, there are many others that don't always spring to mind. Click through the gallery and discover the ...

This ensemble is more than a symbol: it is the soul of the new Pope. The heart represents the passionate love of God and neighbor. It is the restless heart of St. Augustine that rests only in Him. The ...

This is based on the traditional symbol of the Augustinian order ... It is prominently featured in French heraldry, which may hold personal meaning for the pope, who has French ancestry through ...

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Days before the Eurovision kicks off in Switzerland, Israel’s National Security Council released a travel advisory for Israelis traveling to Basel for the annual song contest. The NSC noted on ...