Hegseth has pushed back against the accusations, calling objections to his tattoos — a Jerusalem Cross and the Latin phrase "Deus Vult" — manifestations of "anti-Christian bigotry." ...

Hegseth emphasized its religious meaning. "It's called the Jerusalem cross. It's a historic Christian symbol," he said. "In fact, interestingly, recently I attended briefly the memorial ceremony ...

Researchers found the remains of the ascetic individual bound in chains. Small metal plates and a tiny cross were found near the abdomen of the skeleton.

With his wrist still throbbing after receiving a tattoo of the Jerusalem cross moments earlier, Solomon tells MEE that he was not planning on getting a tattoo during his trip, but decided to ...