Finally, John’s birth and circumcision is itself described (1:57-80), crowned by Zechariah’s great canticle of joy, the Benedictus. In keeping with his distinctiveness, the birth of Jesus is featured ...

St. John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, is one of only three people in history — after Jesus and Mary — whose birthday is celebrated in the Church’s liturgy.

The Gospel for today’s feast follows Luke’s account of the Visitation and Mary’s Magnificat. After Mary has “remained with ...

The Nativity with the Infant Saint John, by Piero di Cosimo, 1495-1505 © National Gallery of Art, Washington. Source: ...

This is the Daily Gospel for today, June 24, 2025, which is the Birth of Saint John the Baptist READ MORE: Daily Gospel, June ...

Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the first worship service for Thomas Road Baptist Church, the birth of John Marrant, and the death of Joahnnes Tauler.

The second episode of legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese's Fox Nation series "The Saints" focuses on John the Baptist, a pillar of Christianity and the patron saint of converts.

Charles Gounod also composed operas. There was a time when his Faust was the most popular opera in the world. That lineup ...

Poland celebrates St. John’s Eve on June 24, a night rich in Slavic traditions distinct from the summer solstice.