Scourging was a recognized Roman punishment. The crowning with thorns was a sadistic game. The Sanhedrin’s true motive in attempting to kill Jesus was his claim to divinity, which they deemed ...

preschool through 12th grade participated in a May Crowning procession prior to the start of their weekly all-school Mass on Wednesday, May 1. Each child brings a flower to be added to Mary's ...

The fire that ravaged Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral in 2019 endangered several artifacts, including what is believed to be the Crown of Thorns Jesus wore during his crucifixion. The rescue of the ...

A West Lothian church spire designed to look like Jesus' crown of thorns has been re-clad in its original gold colour. The sculpture on St Michael’s Parish Church, where Mary Queen of Scots was ...