In Dave Kindy’s article (OCM Feb. 13) on the adoption of the scallop shell motif to succeed the lobster figures, it is stated that the shell is a symbol of “welcome.” It is not. The older symbol of ...

(The Conversation) — Luce carries symbols that have been associated with pilgrimage in Europe since the 12th century, particularly with the shrine of St. James in northwestern Spain. The Vatican ...

Luce, the anime-inspired official mascot for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee, whose name means “light” in Italian, has been getting a lot of attention on social media. Some people love the cartoon ...

A 19th Century wooden shield with links to an ancient pilgrimage is going up for auction. It features a heraldic lion beneath ...