Trump Transition 10 hours ago President-elect Trump appoints outspoken conservative as Vatican ambassador: ‘Blessings and responsibilities’ Just five days before Christmas Day, President-elect Donald Trump announced he is appointing outspoken conservative and president of Catholic Vote Brian Burch to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican.
Joe Biden 15 hours ago Biden heading to Vatican City next month to meet with Pope Francis, Meloni in final overseas trip The White House announced that President Joe Biden will head to Italy early next month for a public meeting with Pope Francis in Vatican City. During the trip he will also hold meetings with Italy's Prime Minister and President.
Crime 17 hours ago Wisconsin school shooting by first-semester student lasted 8 minutes: official The 15-year-old girl who police say killed a teacher and teen student in a shooting at a Christian school Wisconsin was in her first semester at the school and the attack lasted eight minutes, school officials say.
Christmas 2 days ago Christmas trees in Germany were decorated with apples instead of ornaments in the 1600s for 'Adam and Eve Day' Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition. Back in the 1600s, trees displayed in homes were not decorated with glass ornaments, but rather fruit.
Archaeology 3 days ago 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."
Travel 4 days ago '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.
VIDEO 4 days ago 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.
Christianity 4 days ago '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.
Archaeology 5 days ago 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.
Politics December 12 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.
