Christianity
What South Park and Dante get wrong about the Hebrew Bible’s Hell - study
A new academic essay argues that the fiery underworld familiar from Dante, TV, and pop culture replaced the Hebrew Bible’s older, quieter idea of Sheol.
Israel appoints new envoy to Christian world after Lebanese Jesus statue, Pizzaballa controversies
Washington letter on Bosnia sparks fears of expanding foreign influence in Europe - opinion
Yakov Schacht: How a Ninjutsu coach navigates life in Israel’s war zone
'Even Iran sent a minister': Did petty politics keep Israel from sending rep to the Pope's funeral?
Conference of European Rabbis President Pinchas Goldschmidt discusses Pope Francis' legacy on Israel and views on the Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas war.
Vatican ambr. and MKs condemn harassment of Christians, says ‘no place for hate’
This marks the first time the committee has held a discussion on the harassment of Christians.
Irish pres. attacks Netanyahu over Gaza war during Pope Francis's funeral
It is not wrong to "criticise a prime minister who is strengthening an army that is in breach of international humanitarian law," President Higgins told the press.
Trump will bring ‘biblical’ Middle East peace, US ambassador tells 'Post' - comment
EDITOR'S NOTES: "My prayer is that during my time here, we’ll see the children of Jews, Muslims, and Christians walk the streets of Jerusalem in peace," Huckabee said.
Good for the Jews? Inside Christian Zionism: What they really want
In the very first episode of "Good for the Jews?" Yael Eckstein and Zvika Klein dive into the surprising roots of Christian Zionism and why millions of Christians stand with Israel today.
Lunar eclipse over Jerusalem may mark date of Jesus's crucifixion, NASA reports
Some believe that the new data from NASA, paired with Biblical text, could pinpoint the day Jesus was crucified.
Pope Francis, still recovering, skips Rome's annual Good Friday procession
The 88-year-old pontiff, who is limiting his public appearances on doctors' orders, skipped an outdoor ceremony for Good Friday, the day Christians mark Jesus' crucifixion.
Vatican declares ‘Architect of God’ Antoni Gaudí venerable, advancing him towards sainthood
The acknowledgment of Gaudí's 'heroic virtues' comes before beatification, which requires a miracle attributed to him for sainthood.
Nigerian pastor draws ire: Claims Jesus hates poor people
"Jesus never visited any poor person in his house. He hates poverty; that's the meaning. He hates poor people."
Islamist found guilty of targeting US churches in elaborate bomb scare network targeting Christians
Zimnako Salah was reportedly working on building a real IED as he placed fake bombs in churches.
