Sign of the Cross

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In an Instagram post responding to his five-month ban, Judo athlete Nemanja Majdov of Serbia said he “did not want to apologize for the [sign of the cross], and of course I did not, nor will I ever.”

Judo athlete banned for five months, sign of the cross at Olympics one of several factors

Sep 20, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Serbian judo world champion Nemanja Majdov was hit the ban after having made the ancient Christian sign while competing in... Read more

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address on June 4, 2023.

Pope Francis explains why Catholics make the sign of the cross

Jun 4, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Speaking on the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the pope highlighted how the simple gesture is a sign of... Read more

Pope Francis prays at the end of the General Audience March 14, 2018.

The sign of the cross is our badge, Pope Francis says

Apr 18, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday Pope Francis said that to make the sign of the cross is to mark ourselves as Christians, and... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 20, 2017.

Pope: All of Mass is important – don’t be late!

Dec 20, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Wednesday stressed the importance of getting to Mass on time, noting that every piece is important, especially... Read more