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.

Dante and Virgil in the Second Circle of Hell, 1823. Found in the Collection of Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen. Artist Koch, Joseph Anton (1768-1839).
FOREIGN MINISTER Gideon Sa'ar and new envoy to Christian world George Deek.

Israel appoints new envoy to Christian world after Lebanese Jesus statue, Pizzaballa controversies

Former President of the Republic of Srpska, Milorad Dodik, gestures during a parade as Bosnian Serbs celebrate their autonomous region's statehood day with a parade of special forces and armoured vehicles in, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, January 9, 2026.

Washington letter on Bosnia sparks fears of expanding foreign influence in Europe - opinion

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Pope Francis was so close to death that doctors considered ending treatment

The pope's official nurse pleaded with doctors to ensure that they did not stop his treatment despite significant risks.

 Pope Francis gestures during his first public appearance in five weeks, on the day of his discharge from Gemelli Hospital, in Rome, Italy, March 23, 2025.

US Evangelicals pressure Trump to let Israel take control of the West Bank

“We Christians are calling on our beloved President Trump and his team to aggressively remove all barriers to Israel’s sovereignty over all the land, including Judea and Samaria,” one pastor said

 A view of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem.

NRB head: Christians must shape media to ‘have our voices heard’

Troy Miller, head of National Religious Broadcasters, says Christians now connect with Israel in the present, not just its biblical past or future role.

NRB CEO Troy Miller speaks at the NRB Christian Media Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, March 2022.

Herzog’s farewell address: Israel’s ambassador celebrates unbreakable US-Christian partnership

"The American people stand with us. They understand right from wrong and recognize what is at stake,” Herzog said.

 Ambassador Herzog receiving a gift with his wife Shirin, Steve and Jackie Green, Rivka Kidron, and CEO of Museum of the Bible Dr. Carlos Campo.

Ten-year-old boy finds 100-year-old golden cross medallion in Jerusalem

“This cross medallion is not considered an antiquity by law as it is ‘only’ 100-200 hundred years old or so, but it is a unique object," said Dr Re'em of IAA.

 Cross medallion inset with glass and tiny precious stones.

'If the gov't won't protect us, we will leave': Syrian Christians protest burning of Christmas tree

Protesters held crosses and the new national flag of Syria as they called for an end to "injustice and sectarianism against Christians."

 People carry crosses next to a flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers, during a protest against the burning of the Christmas tree in Hama, in Damascus, Syria December 24, 2024.

Netanyahu wishes Christians worldwide a Merry Christmas from the holy land

"At a time when Israel is fighting on seven fronts, we deeply appreciate the steadfast support of our Christian friends around the world," Netanyahu said.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wishes Christians in Israel and around the world a merry Christmas, December 24, 2024.

Where was Jesus Christ buried? A look at the possible tombs in Jerusalem - explainer

The place where Jesus was buried and resurrected is a location of great theological significant. In Jerusalem, three places claim to be where Jesus Christ was buried.

 An illustration depicting Jesus Christ emerging from his tomb in Jerusalem.

As an Irishman I am ashamed of Ireland's antisemitic government - opinion

A new dawn is sure to dawn in Irish-Israeli relations, but until then, many Christians will continue to be Israel's friends.

Soccer Football - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers - Group B - Republic of Ireland v France - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland - March 27, 2023 Republic of Ireland president Michael D. Higgins before the match

'We are there for them': IFCJ doubles aid to NIS 26.6m. for Israel's needy amid war

Since October 7, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews has distributed over 132 million dollars towards enhancing the security of the civilian home front.

 IFCJ Representatives Deliver to Rivka Krichevski