It’s important to remember, though, that the first pope in history, St. Peter, did come from the region now known as Israel. St. Peter was a Jewish fisherman from Galilee—modern-day northern ...

The Vatican announced the election of Pope Leo XIV shortly after white smoke blew from the roof of the Sistine Chapel on ...

under Greek and Roman rules across the ancient world, affluent people used to contribute to the public sphere,” Prof. Jacob Ashkenazi from the Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee told The ...

This year’s Memorial Day for Israel’s Fallen Soldiers, which will be marked next week, carries a deeper meaning than ever.

I will be looking out for other Armenian wines. After all, wine is armchair tourism. Uncork a bottle of Armenian wine, and ...

From stunning views in Switzerland Forest to free events at Katzrin Park and the story of Hannah Szenes – perfect spots for a national holiday trip and celebration.

But the chief priests of the ancient Jewish temple at Jerusalem ... Instead, it blamed Herod Antipas, the Jewish ruler of Galilee — the region where Jesus grew up. Other texts from after the ...

The names of the ROMAN PROVINCES (or other significant regions) are in bold capital ... Magdala - towns on the shore of the Sea of Galilee SAMARIA - core of ancient (Northern) Kingdom of Israel ...

Israel’s strategies reach far beyond borders or minorities. Its vision for Syria is one of permanent fragmentation ...

This ancient church was built ... to 100 degrees in the south and desert regions. The most basic tours will allow visitors to see the Dead Sea, Sea of Galilee, Jordan River and Jerusalem.