Higher Ground
How ‘In God We Trust’ ended up on our currency
"In God We Trust" is a slogan and proclamation that has long been emblazoned on American currency. And while debate has centered around its presence, few likely know the story behind how it unfolded -- and why it matters.
Why Pope Leo’s first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach
Reaction to Pope Leo's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas" (Magnificent Humanity), has been prevalent online since its release last week.
Under Notre Dame cathedral, a ‘dig of the century’ unearths 1,700 years of history
Wilting in the summer sun, a line of tourists waits to climb Notre Dame cathedral and meet its gargoyles.
Why Mary, as the Immaculate Conception, became the patron saint of the US in the 1840s
Nearly 200 years ago, in May 1846, Catholic priests and bishops named the Virgin Mary patroness of the United States of America - specifically, under her title as the Immaculate Conception, referring to the belief she was conceived without sin.
Online commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur barred from entering the U.K. for public events
British authorities said Monday they blocked Hasan Piker, a Turkish American online streamer, and another political commentator from entering the U.K. to speak at public events.
For 2 centuries, Latter-day Saints have revered religious freedom - but their definition is evolving
For Latter-day Saints, the 250th anniversary commemorations are not merely a historic milestone for the country, but an opportunity to reflect on their faith's relationship to the American experiment. I
A secret bunker, tunnel and a Star of David tell a story of Jewish resistance in a Polish town
A secret bunker, an underground tunnel and an armband bearing the Star of David are among the rare findings in a house in southern Poland that was used by Jews, including young members of the resistance, to hide from the Nazis.
