Despite the travel restrictions, the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and lack of tourism and pilgrimages affecting the Bethlehem ... However, Father Gianfranco Pinto of the Custody of the Holy Land, ...

He also showed a particular interest in the Holy Land, and in the complex relations between Israel and the Palestinians. One of his first trips abroad as Pope was to Israel, where he placed a note ...

Thus, the Ilkhanate became the absolute master of the Holy Land. However, the situation lasted barely four ... in addition to ordering processions and encouraging pilgrimages. The Franco-Mongol Ghazan ...

AMONG the millions around the world who feel a profound sense of loss at the passing of Pope Francis has been the small, embattled Christian community in Gaza. During 18 months of war, Francis ...

“Everybody said, ‘Let’s go, and we’re going to make the best of this and let the Holy Spirit guide the pilgrimage, wherever it may be.’ And that means that they’re getting on the ...

Flames lit up Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Saturday as hundreds gathered for the ancient Holy Fire ceremony ahead of Easter. Worshippers packed the 12th-century basilica ...

Members of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Claysburg took to the streets Friday for their first “Carry the Cross” event to spread the message of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.