And the Holy Innocents, victims of Herod’s persecution, give their lives in place of Jesus. They testify to him by their ...

While it is taken as given that Jesus was born on Christmas Day in the town of Bethlehem, this account likely doesn't match the historical reality. In fact, many historians and archaeologists don ...

The wise men in today's gospel reading are often depicted in our cribs and carols as kings. However, the gospel describes ...

After consulting with King Herod of Judea, the men followed the star to Bethlehem, where they found the newborn baby Jesus. While the historicity of this event is difficult to verify, it raises a ...