Gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank on Monday, killing at least three people and wounding seven others.

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — After receiving backlash from Jewish groups, the Vatican chose to not put the keffiyeh back in its ...

I grew up in Israel, which is modern day Judea, which is where Mary grew up. So I feel very, very comfortable portraying her.

The Epiphany – or Three Kings Day – is Monday, Jan. 6, and it’s getting bigger in the Latino community and beyond.

A stature of the Baby Jesus has returned to the Vatican's 'presepe', or Nativity Scene, in the Saint Paul VI Hall, but not ...

Mayflower police said they are looking into the incident, which took place in the early morning hours of Dec. 23.

The distinctive dong of an ancient bell accompanied the opening of the Holy Door at Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major on Jan.

Sicily is a land of long-lasting traditions, enriched by all the good things modernity can give us. Let’s explore some of ...

The Christmas story is the world’s greatest news story. Indeed, the birth of Jesus Christ two thousand years ago is the ...

A Ukraine-related women's movement accuses the Vatican of inaction on Russia's war crimes against Ukrainian children ...

Victory Fellowship hosted a live Nativity the week before Christmas but chose to expand the production past the traditional scene featuring the birth of Jesus. The Nativity scene, held on Dec. 20-21 ...

Does your congregation have any special or unusual Advent or Christmas customs? Are there any that are characteristic of your ...