A shrine near the traditional site of Jesus' baptism on the River Jordan hosted an Epiphany procession for the first time in more than 50 years on Sunday after it was declared free of landmines.

Marking the 25th anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Fr Rif’at Bader, a Jordanian priest of ...

This year, the 40-day-long Christian fast called Lent began on March 5 and will end on April 17. It seems the word ‘Lent’ comes from Latin, meaning fortieth, si ...

The Dawn of Christianity" exhibition has concluded at the Vatican, which launched on January 31st, achieving "exceptional success and attracting thousands of visitors from around the world." According ...

Dialogue and mutual exchange are the Holy See’s “weapons”, the apostolic nuncio to Jordan told AsiaNews. The Jordanian government is committed to “paths of reconciliation&rdquo ...

Visitors can explore over 150 well preserved ancient structures. For the spiritual and for every history lover, the Baptism Site is a must-visit. Situated on the eastern bank of the River Jordan, nine ...