December 17, 2024 Archaeologists uncover earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps: 'Unusual for this time' Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."
December 16, 2024 'Santa Claus' sarcophagus believed to be discovered during excavation project The sarcophagus belonging to Saint Nicholas, the man behind the legend of Santa Claus, is believed to have been uncovered in Turkey during excavation. See the photos.
December 16, 2024 Syria's Christian community questions future after fall of Assad regime Center for Religious Freedom's Nina Shea and Rev. Johnnie Moore discuss the threat to Christianity in Syria after rebels take over the capital and the U.S. role in protecting Christians.
December 16, 2024 'Mary' movie puts spotlight on the Mother of God The "Mary" movie is No. 1 on the streaming service, reinforcing the interest in the Mother of God. But what does it mean to be "full of grace"? A theology professor and author shared insight.
December 15, 2024 Artifact with strange inscription dug up at holy site in Jerusalem: 'Unusual location' Oldest-known Chinese inscription found in Israel was recently found at the holy site of Mount Zion, according to the Israeli Antiquities Authority. It dates back more than 500 years.
December 12, 2024 Biden administration launches national strategy to combat Islamophobia, anti-Arab hate The Biden administration has launched a national strategy to combat Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate. The initiative comes a year after Hamas' attack on Israel.
December 12, 2024 Australia hit by huge rise in antisemitic incidents A synagogue was fire-bombed in Melbourne last week and is now being investigated as a likely terrorist attack. The Executive Council of Australian Jewry reported 2,062 antisemitic incidents in Australia between Oct. 1, 2023 and Sept. 30, 2024. (AP)
December 11, 2024 Citing the Gospel, Pope Francis says migrants 'must be welcomed' and ‘integrated’ Pope Francis is calling on nations to welcome and integrate migrants as Europe and the United States struggles to cater to unprecedented levels of global mass migration.
December 9, 2024 Notre Dame hosts first Mass since 2019 fire, drawing crowds by the thousands More than 2,000 people gathered inside the Notre Dame Cathedral for the first time in Paris since a 2019 fire to take part in a Sunday Mass led by the archbishop.
December 8, 2024 Martin Scorsese profiles St. Maximilian Kolbe, patron saint of prisoners and drug addicts St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe, patron saint of journalists, prisoners, and drug addicts, was a Polish priest who was murdered in Auschwitz after volunteering to die in the place of another.
