Crosses

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Coat of arms of the Order of the Holy Sepulcher.

What is the Jerusalem Cross?

Nov 19, 2024

By Matthew Bunson

The Jerusalem Cross is one of the most immediately distinguishable Christian symbols anywhere. Read more

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French lay group travels to build crosses and restore faith in Ireland

May 9, 2023

By Martin Barillas

A lay Catholic movement that restores Catholic monuments in France is in Ireland May 5–13 to build crosses with the... Read more

Nurse Mary Onuoha holds the cross on her necklace.

Catholic nurse unfairly dismissed over cross necklace, UK tribunal rules

Jan 7, 2022

The verdict was hailed as a ‘landmark ruling.’ Read more

Members of SOS Calvaires, a group restoring wayside crucifixes across France.

Meet the young Catholics restoring wayside crucifixes across France

Nov 25, 2021

By Solène Tadié

The movement is growing — thanks to a cigar-chomping bench press champion. Read more

A wrought iron cross is restored to the bell tower of Shrewsbury Cathedral, England. Photos courtesy of Shrewsbury diocese

Catholic bishop hails restored cathedral cross as ‘sign of hope’ amid pandemic

Jun 18, 2020

An English bishop has hailed the restoration of a cross atop his cathedral as “a sign of hope” amid the... Read more

Bavarian bishops respond to push for more public crosses

Apr 30, 2018

A recent decision by the government of Bavaria to mandate that a cross be displayed in all state buildings has... Read more