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Bethlehem plans another somber Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza

The city of Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, will not have the usual trappings of the city's favorite holiday: no public Christmas tree, no raucous scouts march, no decorations and no twinkling lights, in deference to the ongoing war in Gaza

The Independent UK

There’s nothing meek or mild about childbirth: why have male artists sanitised the Virgin Mary?

She may be the most painted woman in history, almost always portrayed as subservient, pure, chaste – and never actually giving birth. Thank goodness female artists like Paula Rego and Esther Strauss provided a reality check

The Guardian - UK

In Wartime Bethlehem, Christmas Joy Hard To Find

On Bethlehem's Manger Square, Christmas decorations and pilgrims are notably absent for a second wartime festive season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city.

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Mysterious amulet discovered in Germany could rewrite history

A third century amulet discovered in an excavation site in Germany provides evidence of spread of Christianity during early Roman Empire

The Independent UK

1,800-year-old silver amulet could rewrite history of Christianity in the early Roman Empire

A silver amulet found next to a skeleton in a 1,800-year-old grave in Germany speaks to the importance — and the risk — of being Christian in Roman times.

LiveScience

“We had a plan. Jesus Christ, are you kidding? My whole plan was to make an album that sells more than the last one”: How Whitesnake shed their skin and made a solid gold hard rock classic with the 1987 album

David Coverdale looks back on the making of Whitesnake’s hair metal-era classic 1987

Metal Hammer

‘Crown of thorns’ returns to Notre Dame five years after devastating fire

Revered relic is being returned to Notre Dame Cathedral, marking a significant milestone in its restoration five years after devastating fire

The Independent UK

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‘Secret Figure’ Found Painted In Sistine Chapel, Art Expert Claims: “I Am Firmly Convinced”

"I am firmly convinced that this is Mary Magdalene." The post ‘Secret Figure’ Found Painted In Sistine Chapel, Art Expert Claims: “I Am Firmly Convinced” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Notre-Dame de Paris holds first mass after five-year restoration

Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral held its first mass on Sunday, with Christians celebrating the return of the French capital's most famous place of worship after a historic re-opening ceremony.

Radio France Internationale

The Crown of Thorns returns to Notre Dame after the ‘modern miracle’ of its rescue from the fire

A lot of my research involves examining relics from Jesus’s final days. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with some of the custodians of the sacred objects at Notre Dame.

The Conversation

43 Years Later, Indiana Jones Lives On In A Video Game Worthy of the Big Screen

Machine Games proves to be a safe pair of hands for cinema’s most enduring adventurer.

Inverse

When is Easter 2025 and when will the holidays fall?

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Evening Standard

AI Jesus might ‘listen’ to your confession, but it can’t absolve your sins − a scholar of Catholicism explains

This autumn, a Swiss Catholic church installed an AI Jesus in a confessional to interact with visitors.

The Conversation

New on Netflix: 7 movies and shows to watch this week (Dec. 2-8)

Dig into all the new Netflix TV shows and movies heading to Netflix this week.

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The Independent UK

Dame Sheila Hancock says Jesus Christ would have been cancelled if he were alive

Actor believes religious preacher would have been the victim of cancel culture

The Times of India

St. Andrew's Day 2024: When is it? History, significance, celebrations, and all you need to know

St. Andrew’s Day, observed every year on November 30, is a national holiday in Scotland. Also known as Feast of Saint Andrew, the day that marks the beginning of Scotland’s winter festivities. St Andrew was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ, who was martyred on an X-shaped cross.…

Latin Times

YouTuber Documenting Extreme Outdoor Adventures Dies in Severe Snowstorm, Sent Friend Haunting Last Message: 'Jesus Christ'

A YouTuber who would document his extreme outdoor adventures sent friends haunting last messages before being found dead after a severe snowstorm in Sweden.

TechRadar

Meet your own personal AI Jesus in this Swiss church’s confessional

AI emulates Jesus at Swiss church.

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BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff brings touchdowns and Jewish teachings to predominantly Mormon school

This year’s successful 9-1 football season for Brigham Young University, the Utah private school run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has an unexpected player at the helm: its first Jewish quarterback

The Independent UK

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby quits: Read his resignation letter in full

The full statement has been issued by Lambeth Palace

Evening Standard

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resignation statement in full

The statement was issued by Lambeth Palace after days of mounting pressure on him to quit

The Guardian - US

‘I hate lying to her’: US couples on voting against their partners’ candidates

Americans recount political clashes inside the home and how they get past it – or don’t

International Business Times UK

Man Claiming To Be 'Jesus Christ' Kills Priest And Injures Seven Monks In Spanish Monastery

A man claiming to be "Jesus Christ" attacked a Spanish monastery, tragically killing a priest and injuring seven monks, leaving a community in shock and prompting calls for greater security.

The Guardian - US

US Christian right celebrates after prophecy of Trump win comes to pass

Christian nationalists will hope for increased political influence after key voting bloc helps to deliver at the polls

Salon

How Trump lured evangelicals to Satan

Donald Trump has tempted evangelical Christians just as Satan tempted Jesus — except this time it worked

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