A gesture associated with the Nazis has a surprising history. But in Germany, there was little doubt about its meaning.

The Holy Family presents a profound portrait: a man, a woman, and a child, each reflecting distinct and unique virtues. Joseph, the father, stands out for his silence, gentleness, and readiness to ...

Just as ancient Roman Empire had its protective geniuses of war, so in today’s dominant new patriarchal martyrology, the ...

New Bedford's Garden of Contemplation is named for decorated WWII Veteran Felix S. Witkowicz. Find out his story: ...

Flags across the country will be lowered to half-staff until late next month to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. According to U.S. flag code, flags must be ...

The holiday commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, during which the Divine Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit ... blessing of battle flags and sacred banners.

And that was the beginning of the Western Holy Church and the Holy Empire of Lubelius. The Western Holy Church and the Holy Empire of Lubelius The foundation of the Western Holy Church and the ...

Elon Musk's public endorsement for the far-right AfD has the country's top leaders worried of undue influence on German democracy ahead of the February snap election. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz ...

Foreign Minister Baerbock described the reform as "a real administrative revolution" that aligns with Europe's most modern immigration laws and strengthens Germany's position as a competitive global ...

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Authorities said the suspects were part of "Reichsbürger" ("citizens of the Reich") or "Selbstverwalter" ("self-administrators") groups, which claim either to live in the defunct German Empire ...