In the seventh century, the Church in Rome adopted the practice of Adoration of the Cross from the Church in Jerusalem, where a fragment of wood believed to be the Lord's cross had been venerated ...

Christians begin their day, activities and prayers with the Sign of the Cross. It strengthens us in temptations and difficulties. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Oscars Best Animated Feature Commentary (Updated Jan. 9, 2026): The Producers Guild of America nominations offered a look at a year defined by scale and audience reach. Their lineup blended major ...

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2 has roared past the $1 billion threshold at the global box office, achieving the massive milestone in just 17 days. This phenomenal pace makes it the ...

Ultravox star Chris Cross has died, his bandmate Midge Ure has announced, in a tribute paid to his friend as "the glue that held the band together". The musician, whose real name was Chris Allen, was ...

January 13, 2026 • A historian of modern China, Jung Chang turns the lens back on herself in her newest book to understand how she sees the world and why she writes about China today.

January 12, 2026 • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped its advice that kids get an annual flu shot at a time when flu cases and hospitalizations are surging.