President Donald Trump honored the feast of the Immaculate Conception, which appears to be the first time a U.S. president formally recognized the holy day.

A doll representing the infant Jesus in St. Catherine's, the Franciscan church in the town of Bethlehem. David Silverman/Getty Images Every Christmas, a relatively small town in the Palestinian West Bank comes center stage: Bethlehem. Jesus, according to ...

Both Advent and Mary’s pregnancy are well-advanced. Advent is half over and, after returning from Elizabeth’s, Mary is in her second trimester. Jesus is about 15 weeks old, with a beating heart, brainwaves, toes and fingers. He’s about six inches in ...

Shannon Bream's new book, "The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak," takes a deep dive into the lives of women portrayed in the Bible — mothers and daughters who are central to both the Old Testament and New Testament — and who can be seen in a ...

Many kids are excited about seeing Santa Claus during the Christmas season — while others become overwhelmed with happiness at the sight of “The Elf on the Shelf.” For two-year-old Emilia Wadgymar, the real stars of the season are the Virgin Mary and ...

Perhaps, there was whispering and finger pointing in the neighborhood, judgment without knowing or understanding what had really happened.

I have always enjoyed board games and have found them a great resource for socializing and relaxation during COVID-19 isolation, so much so that I gave them up for Lent. This has led to an interesting discovery, which is that, when using Michael Pakaluk ...

A new Biblical epic coming to Netflix this Christmas is garnering online backlash because of the film's Israeli cast. Netflix's "Mary," coming to the streaming platform on December 6, stars Israeli actress Noa Cohen in the titular role, and Israeli actor ...

Always be informed: Sign up here to get the news delivered directly to your inbox. FALL RIVER – In Carlos Travassos’ yard, statues of Mary and the baby Jesus sit among the greenery in various states of repair. Some, like the one in the corner nestled ...