On the solemnity of the Ascension, Christians in Jerusalem ascended to the top of the Mount of Olives, where tradition places the exact location of Jesus’ ascension into heaven. It is the only day of ...

Archaeologists from Sapienza University of Rome have made a fascinating discovery beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. They've unearthed an ancient garden, which is mentioned in the ...

JERUSALEM — Jewish revelers in a Purim parade pass protesters holding placards marking the days since hostages from Israel have been held by Hamas. Outside the church of Gethsemane, Christians ...

Recent archaeological findings in Jerusalem appear to match the biblical description of Jesus' tomb. The exact location, as described in the Gospel of John, has been revealed by architects working at ...

Archaeologists uncovered hidden inscriptions and graffiti left by medieval pilgrims on the walls of the Cenacle, the site of Jesus’s Last Supper in Jerusalem. The messages, etched centuries ago, ...

I’d begin my day in the Old City with its diversity of people, communities and religious sites. First up is the Via Dolorosa, where pilgrims follow the steps of Jesus and stop to pray by the 14 ...

The top of the Mount of Olives is where tradition places the exact location of Jesus’ ascension into heaven. On Ascension Day, Christians can celebrate the liturgy inside the chapel thanks to a ...