
Beams from Solomon’s Temple found under Jerusalem parking lot
Archaeologists have uncovered charred sycamore wood preserved for 2,600 years. The growth rings inside may allow researchers to date the destruction to within a single decade.

As a French religious sister lay injured after a brutal assault, one detail of the incident raises an unsettling question for us all.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, wrote a pastoral letter to his people. It might just be the epistle of hope we've all been waiting for.

In their 2026 Easter message amidst war, Christian leaders in Jerusalem urge global prayer, aid, and renewed hope in Christ’s resurrection. He is risen indeed.

In a closed Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Cardinal Pizzaballa urges Christians to reject power and remain present through humble service in conflict.

After Palm Sunday's issue, Church leaders confirm Easter rites at Holy Sepulchre will proceed under restrictions, as war conditions limit public access and shift celebrations online.

Holy Week in Jerusalem scales back amid conflict, as Christians turn from public processions to prayer for peace and quiet resilience.
Writing the Diocese of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa urges prayer, penance, and peace, linking Lenten conversion to rebuilding trust in the Holy Land.

The Pope hasn’t formally announced it yet, but the next Holy Year will most likely be held in 2033, marking 2,000 years since the death and resurrection of Christ.

For Christian readers, the discovery adds texture to the world of Second Temple Judaism in which Jesus lived.

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem thanked the international community for their work in ending the war, and called for a "rapid surge" of aid to Gaza.

The Knights’ and CNEWA’s message is simple: Remain close to those who suffer, strengthen what is still alive, and keep hope practical.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa announced on Tuesday that the Latin Patriarchate and the Italian bishops' conference will work together to build a hospital in Gaza.

Scholar-organist David Catalunya revives an 11th-century timbre in Jerusalem’s Franciscan Monastery of St. Saviour.

Though the current structure dates to the Crusader period, its associations with the Last Supper, Pentecost, and other events in the life of the early Church have drawn pilgrims for generations.

A large wildfire outside Jerusalem is now believed to be under control, as numerous countries contributed firefighting aid.

Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem, in Christmas message, renew appeal for release of captives.

Controversy over tattoos calls attention to an ancient Christian symbol that is especially linked to the Holy Land.