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Newly deciphered manuscript is oldest written record of Jesus' childhood: 'Extraordinary'

Written on papyrus in either the 4th or 5th century, it had been stored at a library in Hamburg, Germany, for decades and was long believed to be an insignificant...

Biblical scholar blasts AOC, left-wing pols for claiming Jesus was Palestinian:  'Rips Jesus out of his Jewish context'

“This Easter, let’s not try to pretend Jesus was a ‘Palestinian Jew,'” Boston University scholar Paula Fredriksen wrote in an op-ed piece published by the Washington Post last week. 

'SNL' mocks Donald Trump Bibles ahead of Easter Sunday: 'It’s my favorite book'

"Saturday Night Live" pulled no punches last night when the comedy show took aim at former president Donald Trump and the $60 bibles he has been selling mere hours before...

Frail Pope Francis braves health concerns, presides over blustery Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square

Easter Mass is one of the most important dates on the liturgical calendar, celebrating what the faithful believe was Jesus’ resurrection after his crucifixion.

Trump endorses fan comparison of his porn star troubles to persecution of Jesus Christ

Former President Donald Trump, 77, shared a note from a fan that likened his legal woes to the persecution of Jesus Christ less than a week out from Easter Sunday.

'Gay Christ' poster sparks outcry in Spain as some say depiction of Jesus looks 'homoerotic'

A poster in the southern Spanish city of Seville that depicts a young, handsome, Jesus wearing only a loincloth has unleashed a storm on social media. Some people are labeling...

Texas toddler's sweet interaction with Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus nativity goes viral

For two-year-old Emilia Wadgymar, the real stars of the season are the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus. 

Bethlehem's unholy night: Letters to the Editor — Dec. 27, 2023

The Issue: The cancellation of Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem by Palestinian Christian leaders.

Christian magazine ridiculed after insisting Jesus 'was Asian': 'Did you guys read the Bible?'

Christianity Today published a story entitled, "How Asian Artists Picture Jesus’ Birth From 1240 to Today," in which writer Victoria Emily Jones argued "Jesus was born in Asia. He was Asian."

People are just learning that Christmas wasn't always Dec. 25

Every year on Dec. 25, people around the world gather to celebrate Christmas -- but was Jesus Christ actually born on this day?

Airline passenger freaks out on Frontier flight: 'She's possessed!'

A passenger on a chaotic Frontier Airlines flight had a bizarre meltdown while a self-anointed preacher exclaimed the troubled traveler was “possessed,” according to an uploaded video.

Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus, to take down Christmas decor 'in solidarity with our people in Gaza'

Once a Christian stronghold, Christians are now a minority in the region due to persecution, emigration and low birth rates.

AI Jesus' scary TikTok sermons are a 'thinly veiled threat of damnation,' expert says

Now even Jesus Christ is an AI influencer on TikTok, not unlike Meta's "creepy" Kendall Jenner clone.

Taylor Swift's Rio de Janeiro fans hope to honor singer's tour stop with Christ the Redeemer statue facelift

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro didn't shake off the fan request.

Mormon mom takes off with son, 16, whom she believes was 'chosen by God in the Second Coming of Christ'

"They feel they needed to take him to an undisclosed location where he would receive his calling and understand his role in the Second Coming,” his worried dad said.

Vandal snaps arms off Jesus statue outside historic Boston cathedral

A Massachusetts man with a lengthy rap sheet is facing charges in connection to the brazen vandalism of a 150-year-old crucifix of Jesus Christ — after he was caught on...

New Testament site where Jesus is said to have healed blind man unearthed after 2,000 years

The Pool of Siloam, a biblical site in Israel cherished by Christians and Jews, will be open to the public for the first time in 2,000 years in the near future.

Controversial new AI app allows you to text with Jesus – and Satan

It's not every day that the spiritual realm intersects with smartphone tech. 

Top evangelical says churchgoers view Jesus quotes as ‘liberal talking points', warns Christianity 'in crisis'

Russell Moore has warned that American Christianity is in crisis -- with some churchgoers viewing the teachings of Jesus Christ as nothing more than “liberal talking points.”