The College of the Holy Cross (holycross.edu), located in Worcester, Mass., is among the nation’s leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 2,900 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. Since its founding in 1843, Holy Cross has made a positive impact in society by graduating students who distinguish themselves as thoughtful leaders in business, professional and civic life.
The College of Cardinals is an important part of the church’s governance structure. Its members elect the next pope and help develop future policies for the church.
This AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps team did trail maintenance and construction work in Pennsylvania in 2017.
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A scholar of national service programs points out that the government hasn’t spelled out what this one will cost, what its participants will earn or how it will operate.
‘Monkey: Journey To The West,’ a nine-act opera adaptation performed at the Chatelet Theater in France.
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There is a long tradition in China of associating monkeys with the mind – symbolism that has helped the novel’s most memorable character, the Monkey King, find universal resonance.
AI is slowly becoming part of the religious sphere.
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The merging of technology and faith is sparking a transformative shift in redefining spirituality and religious practices.
Aides prepare Alabama’s Electoral College votes for certification during a joint session of Congress in the House chamber on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Michigan’s attorney general has charged 16 people in a fake electors plot to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Here’s how the Electoral College works.
AI-created sermons have proved controversial for some religious leaders.
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Being beautiful can improve a person’s quality of life and emotional wellbeing. But sometimes, there is a risk of harm — from exposure to cancer-causing UV light, to cheap cosmetic procedures.
People pray over the body of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster at the abbey of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, near Gower, Mo., in April 2023.
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People are congregating in Missouri after news spread that the exhumed body of a nun had not decayed four years after her death. There is a long history to these claims.
Beberapa anggota terbunuh pada tanggal 9 Maret 2023 di Jerman. Banyak orang memiliki stereotip terhadap Saksi-Saksi Yehuwa, tetapi banyak juga yang tidak mengenal kepercayaan mereka.
Beberapa anggota terbunuh pada tanggal 9 Maret 2023 di Jerman. Banyak orang memiliki stereotip terhadap Saksi-Saksi Yehuwa, tetapi banyak juga yang tidak mengenal kepercayaan mereka.
Mary is often depicted weeping, a reminder of the ‘Seven Sorrows’ the Bible recounts her suffering.
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A roundup of The Conversation’s articles about this holy Christian season and its history.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva speaks to reporters during a news conference on Jan. 23, 2023.
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet with President Biden at the White House on Feb. 10, 2023, to discuss several joint issues. But democracy is job one.
People pray in front of the tomb of the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI inside the grottos of St. Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican, on Jan. 8, 2023.
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A specialist in Catholic liturgy and rituals explains that while several popes have been canonized, it is a long process that may take several years to examine and uncover any hidden flaws.
El papa Benedicto XVI saluda a los fieles a su llegada para dirigir su primera audiencia general en la Plaza de San Pedro del Vaticano, abril de 2005.
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El papa Benedicto XVI dirigió la Iglesia Católica en un momento crucial y tuvo que hacer frente al creciente escándalo de abusos sexuales.
Pope Benedict XVI waves as he is driven through a crowd during his weekly general audience, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, on June 2, 2010.
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A House committee released details of Trump’s tax returns from his time in office – and they show he paid zilch in 2020.
The Catholic hymn, “Te Deum” – which says, “You, God, we praise” – has been used for centuries in Catholic worship for thanksgiving.
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The Pilgrims who started the first Thanksgiving tradition after they landed in Plymouth were following the customs they had grown up with, originating in medieval times.
Pope Francis commemorates the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council by celebrating a Mass.
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