I am a scholar who studies Roman Catholic theology and history. I am particularly interested in how popes exercise authority and leadership today, including their use of symbols. When Pope Francis ...

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The image of Himanshi Narwal, wearing the traditional red bangles of a newlywed, sitting in silent, dazed grief by her husband, Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, became an instant and powerful public ...

From the maple tree to the red-and-white flag, Canada is represented by many symbols. While some are recognized as official national symbols, others – though widely known and accepted – have not been ...