Bethlehem, West Bank • There are painted angels, shepherds and kings above ... jumble of buildings and parts of buildings constructed over centuries, their relationships baffling, layer upon ...

Luke says these shepherds were notified about Jesus’ location in Bethlehem by angels. There is no guiding star in Luke’s story, nor do the shepherds bring gifts to baby Jesus. Luke also ...

Referring to Jesus Christ’s birthplace, now in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the Most Rev Justin Welby said: “The skies of Bethlehem are full of fear rather than angels and glory.” ...