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Jesus gets a makeover as Sistine Chapel artwork undergoes restoration

The Vatican announced that Michelangelo’s Last Judgment will undergo its first restoration in 30 years, while the Sistine Chapel remains open to visitors.

Pope Leo XIV holds a baptism for Vatican City employees in the Sistine Chapel, January 11, 2026; illustrative.
President Donald Trump participates in NORAD Santa tracker phone calls, on Christmas Eve, from the Mar-a-lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Dec. 24, 2025.

Trump administration Christmas messages emphasize Jesus in overtly religious terms

statuette of Christ. Illustration.

800-year-old gilded Christ found near lost medieval church in Norway by detectorist

A person is holding a red flag with the inscription Jesus vous aime during a demonstration against Christianophobia with the aim of highlighting the cause of persecuted Christians in France and around the world in Paris France on September 28, 2025.

Vatican refutes claims of Jesus appearing in a French cliff, says stories shouldn't be regarded


Bear Grylls Christmas message: Jesus’ mother was a Palestinian refugee

In an advertisement for New Testament retelling “the Greatest Story Ever Told,” survivalist Bear Grylls called Mary a Palestinian girl and Middle Eastern refugee.

 Bear Grylls (Illustrative)

Ossuary inscribed with the words ‘brother of Jesus’ now on display in Atlanta

In 2003, its owner, Oded Golan, was accused of forging the inscription. Golan was later acquitted of all charges.

 A view of Jerusalem.

A second Bethlehem? Some researchers re-think Jesus' birthplace

Recent findings suggest Jesus' birthplace may differ from tradition, with experts proposing Nazareth or another Bethlehem in Galilee.

 Interior of Chapel of the Shepherd's Field.

Where was Jesus Christ buried? A look at the possible tombs in Jerusalem - explainer

The place where Jesus was buried and resurrected is a location of great theological significant. In Jerusalem, three places claim to be where Jesus Christ was buried.

 An illustration depicting Jesus Christ emerging from his tomb in Jerusalem.

This week in Jewish history: The miracle of Hanukkah and the birth of Jesus

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'Jesus lived and died as a Jew': Chikli slams pope for Vatican keffiyeh nativity display

“There is no other way to understand this decision than as a deliberate adoption of the Palestinian narrative,” Chikliwrote to Pope Francis.

 Israeli minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli and Pope Francis. (Illustrative)

'Pope can't rewrite Bible - Jesus was a Jew from Judea, not Palestinian,' Christian leader says

A nativity scene featuring baby Jesus wrapped in a keffiyeh was unveiled at Pope Francis’ Nativity Scene and Christmas Tree inauguration on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square.

 An installation of a figure symbolising baby Jesus lying amidst the rubble in a grotto ahead of Christmas at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem in the West Bank November 25, 2024.

Swiss church installs AI-powered Jesus

Known as Deus in Machina, the AI was launches in August and is capable of speaking over 100 different languages.

 People visiting the booth were advised not to disclose any personal information.

Earliest inscription of Jesus as God now on display in Washington D.C.

Inscriptions include a dedication by Akeptous, indicating women's significant roles in the early church.

 The Megiddo Mosaic.

Jews for Jesus remains a deceptive cover to convert Jews - opinion

Jews for Jesus remains as it was established: a poorly veiled and deceptive cover for a full-court effort to convert Jews to Christianity. 

Jesus Christ - detail from Deisis mosaic, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul