Our knowledge of the figure of John the Baptist is very limited. We have only those references to him in the Christian gospels, where he stands alongside of Jesus. We also have references to him ...

The beheading of John the Baptist has inspired lots of artistic interpretations. When we read Mark’s telling in today’s Gospel, we can see why; it has all the elements of a great story. It’s ...

John the Baptist was one of Jesus’ contemporaries in the 1 st century. The bible says John was beheaded on the orders of the local ruler Herod Antipas. Some time before his demise, ...

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.

On St. John the Baptist's feast day in late June, an extended Tohono O'odham family attends Mass out at their desert camp, ...

“The Church observes the birth of John as in some way sacred; and you will not find any other of the great men of old whose ...

Today, that’s exactly what he is doing. With help from Send Network and their Sending Church, Splitlog Baptist Church in ...

In “Miracles and Wonder,” the author explores what motivated people to record the details that define the life of Jesus.

Shawn Wasson explores America’s rejection of monarchy, the biblical roots of kingship and the enduring belief that Jesus is ...

A stained-glass window from the former St. John the Baptist Church now resides at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. The window, depicting St. John the Baptist’s baptism, was restored after the ...

With Episodes 6, 7 and 8 dropping on Prime Video on Sunday, there was much to discuss with series creator Dallas Jenkins, who ...

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. In fact, the Nativity of ...