According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington began the tradition of taking the oath with a hand on ...

During his 2017 inauguration, Trump placed his hand on a family Bible stacked atop Lincoln's while taking the oath. While reciting the presidential oath of office is mandated by the Constitution, ...

The tradition of using a Bible during the swearing-in goes back to the very first inauguration, but not all Presidents have ...

(Holy See) First initiated by Pope Boniface VIII in 1300, the Jubilee is a special year in the life of the Catholic Church, also known as a Holy Year. It draws inspiration from Leviticus (25:10 ...

Jubilee 2025 officially commenced on Christmas Eve when Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica saying, “This Christmas, at the beginning of the Jubilee Year, I invite ...

The "God Bless the USA Bible," named after a hit song by Lee Greenwood, who championed the edition, finds newfound success ...

In an emotional ceremony on Christmas Eve, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door, thus marking the Grand Opening of the Jubilee ...

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ...

On the eve of the fourth anniversary of the Jan 6, 2021, U S Capitol riot, former Vice President Mike Pence shared a Bible verse on social media that appeared to be a reflection on the events ...

The opening of the Holy Door began with the ancient sound of a shofar, a ram’s horn historically used by the ancient Israelites to announce jubilee years, as recorded in the Bible. | AIGAV pool ...

Cardinal Jose Advincula launched the Jubilee Year in the Manila archdiocese on Monday, urging the faithful not to lose hope despite life’s challenges. In his homily during Mass at the Manila Cathedral ...