The conclave to vote for a new pope begins Wednesday, May 7. Around 130 red-robed cardinals from all over the world processed into St. Peter's Basilica to hold Mass ahead of the papal conclave — a ...

Given that significance, it's no surprise Easter is steeped in symbolism. The following are some of the many symbols of Easter and what they represent to faithful Christians across the globe.

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The designer Conner Ives hoped to do some good with his “Protect the Dolls” T-shirt. Worn by celebrities, and sold out online, the shirts are raising money for a trans cause. By Alisha ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

“It didn’t surprise me to see women taking that symbol, where it filtered through the culture with renewed vigor,” Karma Waltonen, a lecturer at UC Davis, member of the Margaret Atwood ...