Jesus Christ

Why would an Israeli soldier use a sledgehammer to smash the face of Jesus? - opinion

The desecration of the statue was wrong and a breach of Jewish morality. But if our response begins and ends with condemnation, we miss the deeper calling.

Here, the Israeli soldier damages the head of a statue of Jesus, in Debel, Lebanon, in this still image obtained from social media released on April 19.
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

Residents of Debel in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL officers, and a local priest stand next to the newly replaced Jesus statue.

Lebanese town, UNIFIL replace IDF-gifted Jesus statue with replica of crucifix smashed by soldier

This X/Twitter screenshot shows an alleged incident where an IDF soldier is seen smashing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon on April 19, 2026.

'Deviated from IDF values': Soldiers who smashed Lebanese Jesus statue removed from combat


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.

'A disgusting Jew': Uproar after Netflix casts Jewish-Israeli actress to play Mary, Jesus's mom

Noa Cohen, a 21-year-old Israeli actress, portrays the world’s most famous Jewish mom in the movie, but some social media users are calling for a boycott.

Noa Cohen as Mary in the Netflix movie, Mary

Jews for Jesus, stop pushing your views on me - opinion

The "Jews for Jesus" movement, misrepresenting Christianity and exploiting vulnerable people, shows why people must be cautious and well informed about their own faith.

 A man from Jews for Jesus handing out flyers in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Jews for Jesus CEO to 'Post': I see us as brothers and sisters, not enemies

Aaron Abramson, who lived in Israel and served in the IDF, brings fresh energy to the Jews for Jesus organization, especially following October 7.

 AFTER OCTOBER 7, Aaron goes to Tel Aviv to help assemble and distribute care packages to those in need.

Vatican tightens procedures on supposed 'supernatural events'

Friday's document mentioned, as an example of past confusion, alleged supernatural appearances by the Virgin Mary in Amsterdam in the 1940s and 1950s which were eventually ruled invalid in 2020.

 Pope Francis gestures from a balcony at St. Peter's Square, on Easter Sunday, at the Vatican March 31, 2024.

No, Jews didn't kill Jesus - and many Christians know it - opinion

With God’s grace, Jewish-Christian relations have evolved in positive and productive ways over the past 60 years, thanks, in large part, to the bravery and sensitivity of Christian leaders.

 A MAN PORTRAYS Jesus at the 2024 National Religious Broadcasters Association International Christian Media Convention, addressed by former US president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, in Nashville, Tennessee, in February.

Pope leads Good Friday service ahead of Colosseum procession

In previous years, Francis would start it prostrating himself on the marble floor of the basilica, but his physical condition no longer allows him to do so.

Pope Francis presides over the Good Friday Passion of the Lord service in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, March 29, 2024.

In Jerusalem, Catholics commemorate when Jesus was crowned with thorns

According to Christian tradition, Jesus was crowned with thorns on the day of his crucifixion. The thorns were meant to mock him for claiming to be the "king of the Jews."

 Feast of Thorns ceremony in Jerusalem.

A hard look at Jerusalem's 'spicy' horse statue – and its Jesus connection

ICON OF THE WEEK: One of the city’s most unique landmarks, the horse statue in central Jerusalem – complete with what some would describe as a rather interestingly shaped head  – certainly stands out

 The Horse of Peace statue in Jerusalem, depicting a Venetic horse. It was made by Slovenian sculptor Oskar Kogoj.

Millions of Filipino Catholics join Black Nazarene procession

The centuries-old tradition of paying homage to the black wooden statue of Jesus Christ, believed to have healing powers, drew massive numbers of Catholics to take part in the procession.

 Filipino devotees join the annual Catholic procession of the Black Nazarene during its feast day in Manila, Philippines, January 9, 2024