Pope Leo XIV blesses a crucifix with incense at the beginning of Mass for the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ outside Rome's Basilica of St. John Lateran in this file photo from June 22, 2025.

The cross, or crucifix, is arguably the central image of Christianity. What’s the difference between the two? A cross is just that - an empty cross. It stands as a statement that Jesus is no longer on ...

The ultimate reason Jesus came was to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). He did this not through political revolt or military conquest but by shedding His blood on the cross — a decisive act ...

In this era of heightened partisanship, the homilist at the Sunday Eucharist is more easily vulnerable to accusations of taking sides, even if preaching basic Christian values. This is inevitable at ...

Every year on Good Friday, Christians meditate on the depth of Jesus’ sacrifice for us in suffering a humiliating, bloody death by crucifixion. It’s a time to dwell on what Jesus suffered for us, in ...

What did Jesus mean when He said to take up your cross and follow Him? Discover the true meaning of carrying your cross, self-denial, and the cost of discipleship in this powerful call to follow ...

When Jesus is shown on the cross, he is almost always depicted wearing a loincloth around his waist. We now know, however, this has more to do with artistic convention than historical accuracy.

David Tombs does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Do you ever hear people say things like “that’s her cross to bear” or “everyone has their own cross to bear” or “his illness is a real cross”? I’m not always comfortable with the implications I hear ...

The Stations of the Cross, also called the "Way of the Cross," or "Via Crucis," refers to the devotional prayer practice that commemorates the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The ...