Editor's note: An earlier version of the story incorrectly identified who issued inter insignores. The error, for which NCR apologizes, has been corrected. The two sources of divine revelation ...

A few years ago, when I was finishing my doctorate in moral theology at a pontifical university in Rome, a theologian read my research. After his review, he asked me, “I noticed you quoted Paul VI’s ...

It’s part of an ancient tradition, and more - for some Native American tribes, a vital expression of their spirit. They have fought in every war the United States has waged since the nation began.

One might loosely define tradition as the authoritative and authentic Christian history of theological doctrines and devotional practices. Christianity is fundamentally grounded in the ...

We’ve all heard it somewhere: “The fire service is 200+ years of tradition, unimpeded by progress.” It’s not quite true, but there’s a grain of truth in the old joke. The fire service is filled with ...

As the final hours of the year approach, people around the world are preparing to mark the occasion with traditions and rituals. Among these is a tradition with old roots and a new wave of ...