The historical steps at the Pool of Siloam, where pilgrims bathed themselves upon arrival in the city of David, coincided with the time Jesus walked through the Holy Land.

Father Francesco Patton, custos of the Holy Land, incenses the altar Dec. 31, 2023, in the place that the tradition indicates as the house of the Holy Family in Nazareth. Credit: Marinella Bandini ...

Father Francesco Patton, OFM, custos of the Holy Land, holding the replica of the jubilee cross during the opening ceremony of the holy year on Nov. 29, 2024, in Nazareth. Credit: Marinella Bandini ...

A remarkable archaeological discovery in the Middle East has brought one of the Holy Land's long lost cities back to the fore. Researchers believe they have unearthed the ancient Byzantine-era ...

A significant archaeological find in the Middle East has brought a long-lost city of the Holy Land back into focus. Researchers believe they have uncovered the ancient Byzantine-era Christian city ...

A virtual pilgrimage is "bringing" the Holy Land directly to people's homes this Advent after the war in Israel resulted in the cancellation of many planned pilgrimages.