A papal conclave blends the political and the spiritual, cardinals and theologians say. Here, in Catholic belief, is how the ...

The symbol of the Holy Spirit that comes to mind the most is the dove (Matthew 3:16 ... “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness ...

He is a hand that works, reaches out, heals and blesses. The Holy Spirit is like a dove. A dove can fly high or walk lightly and its beauty is subtle and calming. You can also hear all of these ...

Releasing a dove ... for peace. But when the Pope tried it yesterday, it led to quite a flap. Nobody had bargained on a resident seagull who apparently hadn't been listening to the Holy Father's ...

we must also pray that we find guidance and courage from the Holy Spirit to help us act in the world. Jesus also says that he gives peace, which he stresses in his post-resurrection appearances to ...

The ornithological metaphor is usually traced back to Luke 3:22 when, at Jesus' baptism by John in the Jordan, we are told that "the holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove." ...

This Friday, she’ll have the holy spirit in her hands serving as this year’s dove bearer in the annual Epiphany celebration. “It’s a symbolism but I truly believe the holy spirit does come ...