To mark Easter weekend, Le Monde traces the history of this symbol-laden ritual.

the water of the sea is a symbol of death and so can represent the mystery of the cross. By this symbolism Baptism signifies communion with Christ's death. 1221 But above all, the crossing of the ...

Easter Sunday is both the end and the beginning: the end of the Paschal Triduum and the beginning of the great 50 days of the ...

The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Logan, which has stood in its place west of Old Main Hill for almost 60 years, recently added a set of four stained-glass windows ...

Easter looks very different depending what country you are in. Across the globe, the holiday unfolds in colored eggs, lamb stews, fireworks and throwing clay pots. The food, faith and festivities are ...

Sinners is more than just a horror movie. It goes way beyond what it promises. The horror is a part of it. But what really drives the plot is the exploration of Black history and related themes.

This Mass stresses the importance Jesus puts on the humility of service, and the need for cleansing with water, a symbol of baptism. Also emphasized are the critical importance of the Eucharist ...

Zamzam functions as a powerful symbol of faith, emotion, and sacred identity among Muslims. The piece demonstrates how Zamzam shapes collective memory, reinforces religious solidarity, and resists ...

During the season of rebirth, clerics  geared their sermons toward picking up the pieces. The faithful reflected on faith ...

The first part is the lighting of the Paschal or Easter Candle (symbol of the ... of the blessing of water and the renewal of baptismal promises, along with the baptism of any adults and/or ...