VATICAN CITY (RNS) In a sign of how much change Pope Francis may usher into the papacy, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodoxy will attend Tuesday's installation Mass -- for the first time in more ...

Humility has been lauded as a virtue in most world cultures and wisdom traditions. More recently, scientists have started to study humility, and they’re discovering its many benefits. “Psychologists ...

As an art historian schooled in the meaning of symbolic imagery, I can say, without fear of contradiction, it is entirely wrong to interpret the posture of kneeling on one knee as disrespect — far ...

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis gave a new example of his preference for simplicity when the Vatican unveiled the symbols of his papacy on Monday. The Argentine pope decided to keep the coat of arms and ...