Abuna Yemata Guh, a remote and ancient church in a very difficult to access location The Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Crown ...

From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about ...

The sixth word from the cross brings us to the death of the Lord Jesus, crucified for our sake.

Recent archaeological findings in Jerusalem are bringing Bible stories to life. New scientific evidence about Jesus’ burial ...

Archaeological excavations launched in 2022 in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem have yielded significant data on the site’s original use and appearance.

Christians in the Holy Land not only have the right but also the duty to celebrate Easter despite all the difficulties and ...

Father Frans Bouwen, a leading voice in ecumenical dialogue, holds that “there are no real theological reasons” to justify ...

Pope Francis has designated 2025 a Jubilee year in the Catholic Church, and NJ travel agencies hope a fragile ceasefire in ...

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa and members of the clergy take part in the traditional Palm Sunday procession in the rain at the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem on April 13. (photo: ...

Catholics in Jerusalem marked Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week on April 13 with the blessing of the palms and Mass ...

Archaeologists may have found the garden near Jesus' burial site, uncovering 2,000-year-old olive and grape remains under Jerusalem's sacred church.

Muslims around the world bid farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and celebrated the holiday of Eid al-Fitr on Sunday. As every year, Eid was greeted with joy and excitement as Muslims ...