After burning Rome, Emperor Nero decides to blame the Christians, and issues the edict that they are all to be caught and sent to the arena. Two old Christians are caught, and about to be hauled ...

This is true of the Sign of the Cross, rich in profound and multifaceted symbolism. Saint Augustine already emphasized the need to trace this figure consciously, pointing out that many trace it ...

The lesser, [a] small or little sign of the cross is a variant of the sign of the cross. It is a liturgical gesture made by members of some Christian denominations, especially Catholicism and ...

The Way of the Cross, also known as the Stations of the Cross, are a way to pray and meditate on Christ's sacrifice for us. It is divided into fourteen stations from the time He was condemned to ...

but I have tried not to take disappointments or defeats or myself too seriously. I have been inspired by Chesterton to go gaily in the dark, holding high the cross of Christ.” ...

According to tradition, a part of the Holy Cross was discovered by the mother of the emperor Constantine, St. Helen, on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem in 326. A fifth century account describes this ...

Watch on Tubi "It's an illusion. It's madness, I tell you." Set in ancient Rome, The Sign of the Cross revolves around the forbidden love between Marcus Superbus (Fredric March), a Roman prefect ...

We are delighted to announce that all articles accepted for publication in the 2025 volume of the International Review of the Red Cross will be ‘open access’; published with a Creative Commons licence ...

Asking the question time and again Praying to God won't keep me alive Inside my head feel the fear start to rise They'll be saving their prayers when the moment comes There'll be penance to pay when ...

The medals of a First World War flying ace who spied on the Nazis for four years have gone on sale. Major Christopher Draper ...

Sepsis is your body's severe response to an infection that has entered your bloodstream. Early recognition and quick treatment are key to surviving sepsis, but many people do not know what it looks ...

This article describes the different types of stoma a surgeon may create and what to expect immediately after surgery and during the healing process. It also discusses the signs and symptoms of ...