Among several painted murals, archaeologists highlighted a striking image of “a multitude of eyes centred on a single face,” which they interpret as a Coptic symbol of spiritual vigilance.

A historian believes he’s found the location of Jesus Christ’s first miracle – and has newfound evidence to back it up.

“The King of Kings” gives the Jesus story an animated treatment with some whimsical Dickensian touches. It’s nothing to write scripture about, but it should provide amusing and possibly enlightening ...

It is always important to give credit to songwriters but it is almost a certainty that we will never find out who did Away in a Manger. But no matter. Whoever he was deserves a huge thank you for ...

The city of Bethlehem is in dire straits. Christmas is the busiest time of year in the birthplace of Jesus, packed with pilgrims and tourists. But the streets are empty with the war in Gaza raging.

For many visitors, the exhibit promises to challenge long-held assumptions. For example, the manger in which Jesus is said to have been laid at birth was likely not a wooden crib, but a stone trough. ...

Every year we set up a traditional manger scene near our Christmas tree. There are Mary and Joseph, a shepherd and a few sheep, three wise men and at least one camel, and the baby Jesus. For years ...

Vatican City, Dec 13, 2024 / 12:50 pm. A Nativity scene made by artisans from Bethlehem was the source of controversy this week for including a Palestinian keffiyeh with the child Jesus in the ...

A Nativity scene made by artisans from Bethlehem was the source of controversy this week for including a Palestinian keffiyeh with the child Jesus in the manger — but according to the project ...

Resurrected Jesus Christ Shows Pierced Hand When disciples, Thomas, doubted it was Jesus Christ resurrected, Jesus said to touch his nail-scarred hand. Illustration published in The Life of Christ by ...

The baby Jesus sat amid flickering candles atop a pile of busted cement and dirty stone. “This is what Christmas looks like in Palestine,” Issac said. “This is the true message.” ...