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Spanish police recover two priceless 17th-century paintings missing for nearly a century
The paintings, titled “Samson Taking the Honeycomb from the Lion's Mouth” and “David Receiving the Loaves of the Presence from Achimelech” had originally been part the church’s center altarpiece.
Harassing Christians undermines both Israel and Jewish history - opinion
Brussels church apologizes for 1370 blood libel, removes antisemitic stained glass window
Attack on Nigeria church leaves five dead, army rescues 31 civilians taken hostage
Over 300 skeletons linked to St. Aldate's Church found under city center in Gloucester
The excavation revealed a cemetery, with about half of the skeletons found in burial vaults associated with the medieval church.
A troubled legacy? Pope Francis and Jewish-Catholic relations - opinion
Many in the Jewish community felt that the Vatican, which had once pledged never to stand aside when Jews were threatened, failed to condemn a group that openly calls for the annihilation of Jews.
Vatican declares ‘Architect of God’ Antoni Gaudí venerable, advancing him towards sainthood
The acknowledgment of Gaudí's 'heroic virtues' comes before beatification, which requires a miracle attributed to him for sainthood.
Islamist found guilty of targeting US churches in elaborate bomb scare network targeting Christians
Zimnako Salah was reportedly working on building a real IED as he placed fake bombs in churches.
New archaeological evidence could confirm the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as Jesus' crucifixion
A team of researchers from Sapienza University of Rome discovered remains of a plant dated to the time of Jesus’ death in the spring of 33 CE.
Japanese court orders dissolution of 'Moonies’ church following Abe assassination investigation
Old Deutsche Marks treasure found under the charred remains of a small church
The Ost-West-Friedenskirche, a small Munich church, was destroyed by a fire in June 2023.
Armenian genocide survivors in Syria face new threats, warns Jerusalem Church
Their churches, schools, and homes have come under fire in the ongoing civil war, and the fear of further displacement looms once again.
Archaeologists discover remains of 12th century Romanesque basilica under Lubeck church
Find provides unique insight into the early history of the church, confirming previous architectural assumptions about its construction.
Hidden frescoes and sculptures found in Athens' Saints Theodoros Church
The historic Church of Saints Theodoros, an emblematic 11th-century monument in the center of Athens, was officially inaugurated following its extensive restoration.
