Wooden nativity sets from Bethlehem, crafted by Christian artisans, offer a tangible connection to the birthplace of Jesus. Handcrafted from the Holy Land: Each nativity set is meticulously carved ...

Addressing the donors’ of the Vatican’s Nativity Scene and Christmas tree earlier this month, Pope Francis said it serves as a reminder of the ongoing war in the Holy Land, as Vatican News ...

Pope Francis has designated 2025 a Jubilee year in the Catholic Church, and NJ travel agencies hope a fragile ceasefire in ...

On Good Friday, April 18, Catholics across the world will be asked to give to the Holy Land Collection, which is the main source of material support for Christians and the faith in the region. In 2024 ...

spared the Church of the Nativity, supposedly out of respect for a mosaic of the Magi shown wearing Persian attire. When the Crusaders conquered the Holy Land in 1099, they sent a force of 100 ...

the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. The Custody of the Holy Land includes 270 Franciscan priests and brothers from more than 30 countries. They ...