“May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world” (Galatians 6:14). Why is the world offended by the cross? Why are ...

The Conversation via AP — In the fall, Catholics and some other Christian churches celebrate the Feast of the Holy Cross. With the feast, Christians commemorate Jesus Christ’s life, especially his ...

The cross has deep symbolism in Christianity. You likely know that it's where Jesus died whether you go to church every Sunday, consider yourself a Christian or practice a different religion (or not ...

The writers of the Gospels seized the opportunity at once. “When I am lifted up from the earth,” St John records Jesus as saying, “I shall draw all men to myself.” To die in an elevated position with ...

Pope Francis touches a cross made with tools during his visit to a building of the industrial area of the Vatican where he celebrated Mass, Friday, July 7, 2017. (Credit: L’Osservatore Romano/Pool ...