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Altar of the Child Jesus and the relic of the manger in the Church of Saint Catherine (Basilica of the Nativity) in Bethlehem.

New Holy Land virtual Advent pilgrimage hopes to fill ‘holy sites with peace’

Dec 2, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

With the Israel-Hamas war, pilgrims can’t get to many holy sites this Advent and Christmas, so the Magdala Tourist Center... Read more

The el Araj archaeological site located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee in Israel, believed to be ruins of a church built over the the home of Sts. Peter and Andrew

St. Peter’s house believed to have been found on shore of Sea of Galilee 

Aug 24, 2022

By Edie Heipel

A team of archaeologists uncovered evidence this month that may be the “smoking gun” confirming the location of the house... Read more

The Magdala Stone.

Menorah exhibit in Rome underlines positive Catholic-Jewish relations

May 18, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

At the center of the first joint exhibit between the Vatican Museums and the Jewish museum in Rome is the... Read more

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New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks to the media on May 26, 2022, in New York City.

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Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday general audience on April 17, 2024, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis: The temperate person is balanced by both principle and empathy

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Cardinal William Goh of Singapore celebrates Mass at the city-state's Indoor Stadium on July 4, 2015.

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Statue of St. Peter in front of St. Peter's Basilica.

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