White nationalists across the U.S. are using Christian symbols to spread a message of hate and violence, ... "It's very important to understand that it's not new for white supremacists to have a ...

Early Christians used a wide variety of symbols to express their faith. The second-century Christian teacher Clement of Alexandria identified a dove, a fish, a ship, a lyre, and an anchor as ...

Michael Symmons Roberts investigates the meaning of the Christian cross and hears from those who have discovered its power in their own lives. Paradoxically a symbol of suffering and defeat but ...

Today marks Easter, one of the two most important holidays for the world’s 2 billion Christians. Easter marks the Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, whom they also believe to ...

On May 9, Christians celebrate the Ascension, symbolizing Jesus' ascent to God. Le Monde explores the history and symbolism of one of Christianity's most important feasts.

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the April 21, 1962 issue of America, titled "Easter Is for Adults.". Easter eggs are a symbol of Christ breaking out of the shell of His tomb ...

The anchor became a key Christian symbol during the period of Roman persecution. As Michael Card observes in his recent album, Soul Anchor: "The first century symbol wasn't the cross; it was the ...

A metal detectorist in Germany has unearthed an Early Middle Ages hoard that contains 200 artifacts, including a pendant that may be a cross or an unfinished Thor's hammer.

Easter, the single-most important day in the Christian faith, is rich with symbolism. Embraced for centuries, the symbols also include adaptations of non-Christian traditions and practices.

Date, symbols and meaning Holy Week, one of the most important weeks in the Christian calendar, kicks off with Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus entering Jerusalem. Maynor Valenzuela ...