World Religions Christianity December 25 Christmas returns to Holy Land cities as Bethlehem’s Christian population dwindles, Nazareth remains strong Christmas returns to Bethlehem amid ongoing concerns over Christian population decline from 86% in 1950 to just 10% today, while Nazareth enjoys growth.
Vatican News & Updates December 25 Pope Leo XIV delivers first Christmas message calling for end to violence in Middle East, Russia-Ukraine war Pope Leo XIV delivers Christmas message calling for peace in Middle East and Ukraine, urging world leaders to reject violence and embrace dialogue.
VIDEO December 25 Pope Leo gives first Christmas Urbi et Orbi address Pope Leo speaks to believers in St. Peter’s Square on Christmas Day.
Opinion December 23 China’s phony conviction of Jimmy Lai is a warning Jimmy Lai, pro-democracy activist and media mogul, faces life in prison after Hong Kong conviction as authorities throw the book at the Apple Daily founder.
Opinion December 23 From 'happily ever after' to 'not so fast': Why young women are turning from marriage Declining marriage expectations among young women could lead to increased loneliness and shorter lives, raising concerns about society's future wellbeing.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Flash December 22 Australian journalist says government unity calls 'mean nothing' after Hanukkah terror attack in Sydney After Sydney's Dec. 14 antisemitic attack, journalist says PM's unity rhetoric is meaningless without real consequences as Jews remain "terrified."
VIDEO December 21 Zohran Mamdani joins Mandy Patinkin in Hanukkah celebration New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani joined Jewish actor Mandy Patinkin and his family in a video celebrating the first night of Hanukkah.
Media December 21 Zohran Mamdani celebrates Hanukkah in video with Jewish actor Mandy Patinkin A video showed New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani celebrating the first night of Hanukkah with actor Mandy Patinkin and his family amid antisemitic scandals.
VIDEO December 21 Museum of the Bible offers rare look at Dead Sea Scrolls Museum of the Bible chief curator Dr. Robert Duke gives 'Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Sunday' a special glimpse at the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.
Opinion December 21 Hanukkah makes the perfect case for saying, ‘Merry Christmas’ Why Hanukkah's story of Maccabees resisting cultural assimilation supports saying, "Merry Christmas" over "Happy Holidays" to preserve meaningful identity.
Charlie Kirk December 21 DNI Gabbard warns ‘Islamist ideology’ threatens Western freedom at AmFest Tulsi Gabbard warns of "Islamist ideology" threat at conservative gathering, citing canceled Christmas markets in Germany as security concerns mount.