THE significance of Christmas in our lives should focus on the world-changing values that Jesus of Nazareth brought into the world. The circumstances of his birth is a lesson itself. His parents were ...

On recent evenings, Nazareth’s center has, once again, been crowded. A towering Christmas tree stands beside the church, with a Nativity scene at its base, while stalls selling food, toys, and wooden ...

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From the Gospel according to John 19:19-20: Pilate also wrote a title and put it on the Cross; it read, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews". Many of the Jews read this title, for the place where ...

She was there when Jesus was crucified, yet no one knows much about her. That might be why scholars just can’t quit chasing down the truth about Mary Magdalene. The Penitent Magdalene by Guido Reni.

Christian actor Alister Hawke knew he had "big shoes to fill" when stepping into the role of the Apostle John, Jesus' beloved disciple whose obedience and devotion kept him at the foot of the cross ...

In the New Testament, the Gospels tell the story of Jesus’ birth—the first Christmas. Set during the rise of the Roman Empire, the stories create a radiant image of a young couple giving birth to the ...

Pilgrims hold up statues of the infant Jesus to be blessed during Pope Leo XIV’s Sunday Angelus address in St. Peter’s Square Dec. 21, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.) Listen ROME – Pope Leo XIV Sunday ...

Professor Emerita of Christian Origins and Second Temple Judaism, and Honorary Professor of the Australian Catholic University, King's College London; Australian Catholic University Joan Taylor has ...

Pilgrims and tourists are finally returning to the birthplace of Christianity for the first time since the war in Gaza broke out. Nazareth, the ancient city of Jesus's upbringing, is slowly ...

A legendary rock band has announced a new lead singer after splitting with its longtime frontman. Nazareth bassist Pete Agnew announced Sunday that “Carl Sentance and Nazareth have come to a parting ...