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Why Hegseth’s use of 'Pharisee' echoes anti-Jewish bias - opinion

Using “Pharisee” as a political insult misrepresents Jewish history and reinforces long-standing religious stereotypes.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, March 2, 2026.
THE IDF destroys solar panels in southern Lebanon.

IDF probes video showing soldiers destroying solar panels in Christian-Lebanese village

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.

Middle Israel: Jesus-statue smasher is product of Jewish fundamentalism - opinion

A woman checks a social media post on her mobile phone featuring an image that appears to show an Israeli soldier hitting a statue of Jesus Christ in the southern Lebanese Christian village of Debl, in Beirut on April 20, 2026.

Disgrace in Debel: A single incident undermines Israel’s reputation for tolerance - editorial


From Jerusalem to Rome: Veronica’s veil exhibited at St. Peter’s

Skeptics consider the relic, allegedly used to dab Jesus' sweat and blood, a fraud invented during the Crusader period.

 Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem.

Life of Jesus Korean animation film 'King of Kings' is a box office success

It is unusual for a religious-based animation made by non-Hollywood production companies to lead the North American market.

 King of Kings.

Oxford researchers used NASA data to date the crucifixion of Jesus

Biblical scholars suggest the moon turned blood-red after his death, aligning with ancient scriptures.

 Oxford researchers used NASA data to date the crucifixion of Jesus. Illustration.

Who killed Jesus? It wasn’t the Jews, writes a scholar of Roman law - opinion

To understand how the Roman authorities would have treated a dissident like Jesus, Andrade turned to a historical account of a trial that occurred 30 years after Jesus.

Penitents place a statue of Jesus Christ on top of a float during the Palm Sunday procession of the "Estudiantes" brotherhood in Oviedo, northern Spain

British anthropologist claims Jesus' tomb and Ark of the Covenant are beneath the Great Pyramid

Dr. Paul Warner disclosed his theory after a meeting with Egypt's Minister for Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Issa, on October 20, 2022.

 Report: British Anthropologist claims discovery of Jesus Christ's tomb and the Ark of the Covenant beneath the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Hotels, restaurants, bazaars: Jordan plans €300 million tourist park at Jesus’ baptism site

Development aims to mark 2,000 years since Jesus' preaching in 2030.

 Hotels, restaurants, bazaars: Jordan plans €300 million tourist park at Jesus’ baptism site.

Did Roman historians mark the crucifixion of Jesus?

The Annals by Tacitus, composed just 91 years after the death of Jesus, provide according to some invaluable data about his crucifixion and the early persecution of Christians.

 A statue of Tacitus at the Vienna parliament.

Italian scientists claim Shroud of Turin dates back to time of Jesus

A team led by Liberato De Caro used x-ray scattering to study linen fiber degradation and determine their age.

 Italian scientists claim Shroud of Turin dates back to time of Jesus.

Finding joy in hard times: What is making Jerusalemites happy right now?

The news often isn’t uplifting. Let’s look at the bright side of things for a moment...

 An illustrative image of a happy smile on a manhole cover.

An open letter to Pope Francis: Words with good intent can still harm - opinion

I am also a man of faith, of Jewish faith, and as such, could not comprehend the [nativity] Scene as I saw it in the media.

 THE WRITER meets with the Papal Nuncio (Apostolic Delegation) to Jerusalem, His Excellency Archbishop Yllana at the cleric’s residence on the Mount of Olives.