A group of Irish pilgrims, led by Bishop of Limerick Brendan Leahy, were among crowds at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome on ...

St. Patrick's Day was once associated with blue, but green became its symbol due to Irish landscapes, shamrocks, and national pride.

Given international turbulence, the unique diplomatic opportunities offered by the national day have taken on added significance ...

There are now two St. Patrick’s Day days worldwide. One is an opportunity to celebrate and promote Ireland on the world stage, with all sorts of leprechaun-tinged Paddy-whackery, with everything from ...

IrishCentral Contributor Michael O'Shea traces the fascinating history of 'The Plough and the Stars' and how it became a ...

In Orthodox Christian iconography, a peculiar icon of Saint Christopher can be seen, depicting him with a dog's head.

who incorporated Irish culture into his spread of the Christian faith. "He also superimposed a sun, a powerful Irish symbol, onto the Christian cross to create what is now called a Celtic cross ...

In the mid-19th century, a Celtic revival led to an increased use of the ringed cross in Ireland, and the Celtic Cross became not only a religious symbol but an emblem of Celtic identity.

He spent six years in captivity in Ireland, according to the History Channel, where he eventually became a devout Christian ... the sun (an existing Irish symbol) with the traditional cross ...

Conor McGregor used his St Patrick's Day meeting with United States President Donald Trump to criticise the Irish government ...

March 17th is the day of green, shamrocks, and leprechauns. But St. Patrick's Day is so much more than a color, and the many symbols have deeper meaning. Explore these cool facts about St. Patrick's ...