Jesus's birth in Bethlehem is a well-known story from the New Testament. But he is also called Jesus of Nazareth. What gives? Was he actually born in Nazareth? Gabbard fires top National ...

The genealogy in Matthew’s Gospel emphasizes Jesus’ earthly lineage as extending back to David, who was also born in Bethlehem and whose descendant was prophesied to rule Israel as the Messiah.

The Bible says a lot about Jesus Christ, but the book never explicitly says when the Son of God was born. Though many Christians celebrate the Messiah's birthday on December 25th, experts agree he ...

In Greece, the sky lit up with fireworks, while worshippers in Jerusalem lit candles at the church where Jesus is said to have been crucified and buried. Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead, ...

By Adam Rasgon Reporting from Jerusalem When Pope Francis visited Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in 2014, he crisscrossed the traditional birthplace of Jesus in a white popemobile ...

Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos ... Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images May 12, 2013 ...

Here are some key events in the life of the man born Jorge Mario Bergoglio ... pray at wall separating Israel from West Bank town of Bethlehem, in a show of support for the Palestinian cause.

Allentown Bishop Alfred Schlert said Pope Francis “reminded the faithful that the Church is a hospital for the sinner and not just for the saints.” ...

“The sad experience of these brothers and sisters recalls that of baby Jesus, who, at the time of his birth, could not find a place to stay when he was born in Bethlehem. He was then taken to ...

at Holy Family Manor – Bethlehem, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Yourgal to whom she was married 42 years. Born in Pottsville, May 3, 1927, Mary was the ...

Pontiff had complex relationship with Jews and Israel; he denounced antisemitism and met hostages and their families, but told Herzog after Oct. 7 it's 'forbidden to respond to terror with terror' ...