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Conservation efforts by Save Venice restore the radiant colors and empathetic forms of the painter’s monumental work.

The Gospels are not of one voice on this subject: Note that Jesus’ words in today’s Gospel from Matthew seem to suggest a ...

In this way, Christ himself is the new wine. Nevertheless, Pentecost was not the first instance a crowd criticized the Eucharist. Instead of scoffing, many disciples “murmured” and “drew back and no ...

While Jesus hung on the cross, he uttered a cry that has resonated across the ages. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me ...

God loves every person and wants to help everyone discover their inherent value and dignity, especially those who feel ...

According to Old Farmer's Almanac, Ember Days are a folklore tradition. Three days shortly after a holiday can preview the ...

Roman rulers upheld order through crucifixions and terror. Jesus, by contrast, showed that true authority is rooted in ...

Whether Jesus was held to the cross with nails or with ropes, what matters is that he was ingloriously and brutally killed by ...

Each logged a few steps with the Cross before passing it off to another to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. According to ... He died on the Cross for us,” she said. The walk was the ...

A powerful and deeply theological exposition on the meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection captivated delegates Tuesday ...