Jesus Christ

No, Jews didn't kill Jesus - and many Christians know it

With God’s grace, Jewish-Christian relations have evolved in positive and productive ways over the past 60 years, thanks, in large part, to the bravery and sensitivity of Christian leaders.

By MARK DRATCH
13/05/2024

Pope leads Good Friday service ahead of Colosseum procession

In previous years, Francis would start it prostrating himself on the marble floor of the basilica, but his physical condition no longer allows him to do so.

By REUTERS
29/03/2024

In Jerusalem, Catholics commemorate when Jesus was crowned with thorns

According to Christian tradition, Jesus was crowned with thorns on the day of his crucifixion. The thorns were meant to mock him for claiming to be the "king of the Jews."

A hard look at Jerusalem's 'spicy' horse statue – and its Jesus connection

ICON OF THE WEEK: One of the city’s most unique landmarks, the horse statue in central Jerusalem – complete with what some would describe as a rather interestingly shaped head  – certainly stands out

09/02/2024

Millions of Filipino Catholics join Black Nazarene procession

The centuries-old tradition of paying homage to the black wooden statue of Jesus Christ, believed to have healing powers, drew massive numbers of Catholics to take part in the procession.

By REUTERS
09/01/2024

A starry night in Bethlehem: Eretz Nehederet at it again in latest skit

Stranger Things star Brett Gelman put his rich comedic talent to use to support Israel during wartime by performing in a sketch on the comedy show.

AOC draws fire for Christmas message comparing Jesus to Gazans

The New York lawmaker, a member of the so-called “Squad,” referred to Jesus’ family as “Jewish Palestinians.” 

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
27/12/2023

Jesus was not a Palestinian - opinion

The more we appreciate Jesus’s Jewish background, the better Christians can respect our Jewish brothers and sisters, even when we may disagree about theology or political matters.

By JOSIAH MCGEE
26/12/2023

Jesus was not Palestinian, we need to dispel that myth forever - opinion

The ahistorical myth that Jesus was a Palestinian is often rooted in nationalist propaganda designed to erase Jewish history and memory, a centuries-old system of anti-Jewish oppression.

By JORDAN COPE
24/12/2023

Christmas in the crossfire: Visiting Bethlehem amid Israel-Hamas war

Since the Palestinian Authority took control of Bethlehem in 1995, the Christian population has massively declined. Today, only around 10,000 Christians live in the city of about 75,500 residents.

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