Faith leaders and residents in Bethlehem are grappling with how to mark the festive holiday while fellow Palestinians ...

At Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, residents and businesses are facing the effects of ...

According to the Gospel of Matthew, the Star of Bethlehem guided three Magi, or wise men, to Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago. After consulting with King Herod of Judea, the men followed the star to ...

On Christmas Eve 2024, Bethlehem’s usually vibrant streets were uncharacteristically subdued. The checkpoint from east Jerusalem was almost empty, and those arriving by car found few shops open.

The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, celebrated Mass in Gaza City on Sunday. “Bethlehem is the capital of Christmas. It’s supposed to be the best time of the year.