A worshipper walks through the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, on Christmas Eve, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024.

Uneasy peace. It’s hard for me to envision something like this happening to Bethlehem, especially on Christmas in 2018, when I first set foot in the ancient town where time seemed to stand still ...

Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky ... the estimated time of Jesus’ birth between 6 BC and 4 B.C.,” said Kim. The mystery of the Star of Bethlehem will continue ...