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Marion McGivern looks into the history and science behind these symbols of hope
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Rarer than diamonds and more valuable than any other coloured jewels, a fine emerald represents natural beauty at its most beguiling. Jonathan Self journeys into the lustrous world of this revered gemstone
The search for the mythical relic unites the two strongest currents of European spirituality: Christianity and the legends of Arthur and his knights
Bishop Mariann Budde urges us to embrace love and hope this Christmas
We can’t predict exactly how you’ll be feeling as the year comes to a close, but our best guess is that you’ll be in need of a breather. Because for many of us, 2025 has not been painless. Political t