As many Americans prepare for the holidays with the hustle and bustle of sending cards, going shopping and taking kids to see Santa Claus, it can be easy to forget the true meaning of Christmas. In a ...

This morning after visiting the Church of the Nativity on a one day visit to Palestine, President Bush thanked the government for the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Christ and reflected on its ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank — In 2013, parts of the Church of the Nativity, built atop the site where Jesus was born, were in danger of collapse. Today, the restoration of the ancient stone church is nearing ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank — A few spots of Christmas color lighted a battle-scarred background. Bagpipes and cymbals wailed and crashed in the streets, red ornaments dangled from a towering spruce tree and ...

When Pope Benedict visited the site in May 2009 he was able to draw inspiration from the events that took place there. He reflected on the scene of Christ's baptism, saying, “Jesus stood in line with ...

The Nino Dios home in Bethlehem cares for 36 Palestinian children with severe disabilities. Staffers and volunteers at the Nino Dios home for special children make sure the children are well cared for ...

The Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, located just 1,500 steps from the birthplace of Christ, is confronting significant challenges amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip 45 ...