NAGASAKI, Japan >> After the arrival of a new bell to replace the one damaged in the 1945 atomic bombing during World War II, the two bells at Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki rang out Aug. 9 to mark 80 ...

The peace sign wasn’t born from hope - it came from despair. In 1958, British artist Gerald Holtom designed it for an ...

Last Tuesday, Sonoma State University hosted a heartfelt Peace Tribute ceremony honoring the campus’s commitment to peace, ...

Nearly 30 years after it withstood the blast of a 4,000-pound bomb, the Survivor Tree—an American elm that became a symbol of resilience after the Oklahoma City bombing—continues to spread its message ...

In 2014, Pope Francis oversaw the release of two doves from the papal studio window and they were immediately attacked by a crow and a seagull. The Vatican no longer engages in the releasing of doves ...

Our world needs symbols of hope, compassion and something greater than the struggles of this life. For that reason, we believe so many people, not just Roman Catholics, pay great attention to the ...

CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio — At first glance, they might look like ordinary stuffed animals. But the plush pups packed into boxes by volunteers are anything but toys… they’re more like tangible symbols of ...

Starting this week, visitors will be able to climb 176 steps to the top of this tower for a breathtaking view.

The ancient Aztecs considered sunflowers a symbol of fertility, abundance and a connection to the spiritual realm. In Greek mythology, the nymph Clytie was turned into a sunflower in punishment for ...

As a member of Utah’s LGBTQIA+ community, I often find myself feeling like I have been living in a nightmare. House Bill 77, which bans pride flags from being displayed in government buildings, is a ...