ROME -- The Roman basilica of the Augustinians — Pope Leo XIV’s religious order — preserves an iconic painting of the Virgin Mary by Caravaggio, the blockbuster artist who revolutionized the use of ...

KOTTAYAM: In a new development widely perceived to have the backing of the BJP, a new political outfit, the National Farmers’ ...

Rabbits might seem like simple, cuddly creatures – but their history is anything but ordinary. In this episode, we uncover the secret past of the rabbit, from ancient symbolism and religious ...

In Christian tradition ... eternal oversight. However, the eye’s symbolism is not solely positive. The gaze must be clear and generous. A “bad” or “sick” eye can lead to spiritual ...

It includes artists who seem to have gone through a religious phase, one that left a mark on them, such as Toni Morrison, ...

Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass at St. Peter's Square is an ancient ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, ...

Powerfully portrayed by Ann Dowd, the initial villain of 'The Handmaid's Tale' has become a symbol of transformation and the ...

When paired with their vibrant and eye-catching foliage, it is no wonder why people ... The dogwood tree also has a lot of religious ties, each with its slew of shared and unique symbols. One ...

When we think about Christian symbols, the cross usually comes to mind. Indeed, it's safe to say that the cross is the most recognizable Christian icon in the world, but the truth is that there are a ...

said Vijah Ramjattan, Executive Director of OPHC. A big concern for the council is the misunderstanding of religious symbols. For example, the Swastika, which for many eastern religions is an ...

Across the continent, different legal and cultural approaches highlight a lack of consensus on whether religious symbols — most notably, Islamic headscarves and veils — should be allowed in ...