Critics of Trump's defense secretary nominee say the symbol has been adopted by extremist groups, including white supremacists.

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 ...

The Jerusalem Cross originated as the symbol of the Kingdom of Jerusalem and was established in 1099 by King Godfrey of Bouillon, who carried it as his personal coat of arms. Since then ...

Because of the growing economic difficulties facing many Americans, the Sacred Mint gave away 500 free Cross Necklaces in an effort to comfort Christians with a symbol of God's love. The necklace ...

The Jerusalem Cross that Hegseth’s jackets and ties cover is, indeed, a Christian symbol—just like every cross. This large cross, surrounded by four smaller ones, might be five times “too ...

The Jerusalem Cross that Mr. Hegseth’s jackets and ties cover is, indeed, a Christian symbol – just like every cross. This large cross surrounded by four smaller ones might be five times ...

Watch the video in the player above. “It’s called the Jerusalem cross. It’s a historic Christian symbol. In fact, interestingly recently I attended briefly the memorial ceremony of former ...

PETE HEGSETH: It's a tattoo I have right here, Senator. It's called the Jerusalem Cross. It's a historic Christian symbol. Interestingly, I recently attended the memorial ceremony of former ...

Hegseth highlighted its religious significance. He called his tattoo a “Jerusalem cross,” clarifying that it is “a historic Christian symbol.” “In fact, interestingly, recently I ...

The Jerusalem cross similarly originated as the symbol of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, which was established in 1099. King Godfrey of Bouillon, who conquered the region, carried it as his personal ...

Pascha’s stations 4 to 15 correspond to the present order of the Way of the Cross. Adrichomius who attempted a scholarly reconstitution of Jesus’ Via Crucis in his book Jerusalem sicut Christi tempore ...