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IDF confirms image of soldier smashing Jesus statue in southern Lebanon is authentic

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar decried the incident, labeling it “grave and disgraceful” and extending an apology to Christians who felt hurt by the incident. 

This X/Twitter screenshot shows an alleged incident where an IDF soldier is seen smashing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon on April 19, 2026.
 Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026.

Pope Leo denies targeting Trump, says comments misread during Africa tour

A banner in Tehran's Palestine Square calling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a Nazi, pictured August 11, 2025; illustrative.

Iranian embassy posts AI-generated photo comparing Netanyahu with Hitler

Pope Leo XIV holds a baptism for Vatican City employees in the Sistine Chapel, January 11, 2026; illustrative.

Jesus gets a makeover as Sistine Chapel artwork undergoes restoration


Swiss church installs AI-powered Jesus

Known as Deus in Machina, the AI was launches in August and is capable of speaking over 100 different languages.

 People visiting the booth were advised not to disclose any personal information.

Earliest inscription of Jesus as God now on display in Washington D.C.

Inscriptions include a dedication by Akeptous, indicating women's significant roles in the early church.

 The Megiddo Mosaic.

Jews for Jesus remains a deceptive cover to convert Jews - opinion

Jews for Jesus remains as it was established: a poorly veiled and deceptive cover for a full-court effort to convert Jews to Christianity. 

Jesus Christ - detail from Deisis mosaic, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

‘Jesus Risen’ statue to be put up in Jerusalem

Monumental sculpture to be erected in the Old City’s Christian Quarter.

 Sculptor Alessandro Mutto working on the statue of Jesus.

Pope leads Good Friday service ahead of Colosseum procession

In previous years, Francis would start it prostrating himself on the marble floor of the basilica, but his physical condition no longer allows him to do so.

Pope Francis presides over the Good Friday Passion of the Lord service in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, March 29, 2024.

Did a stingray get pregnant without a mate? The answer may surprise you - explainer

Charlotte the Stingray got pregnant despite not having a mate in eight years. How is this possible? Is this the second coming of Jesus, only in stingray form? Here's what you need to know.

 A round stingray is seen at an aquarium in this illustrative image.

A starry night in Bethlehem: Eretz Nehederet at it again in latest skit

Stranger Things star Brett Gelman put his rich comedic talent to use to support Israel during wartime by performing in a sketch on the comedy show.

Brett Gelman appears on 'Eretz Nehederet.'

AOC draws fire for Christmas message comparing Jesus to Gazans

The New York lawmaker, a member of the so-called “Squad,” referred to Jesus’ family as “Jewish Palestinians.” 

 New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Priest on CNN says Christmas is story of 'Palestinian Jew' living in 'occupied' country

"The story of Christmas is about a Palestinian Jew. How often do you find those words put together? A Palestinian Jew born into a time when his country was occupied, right?" Father Edward Beck said.

 CNN guest Father Edward Beck compares the Roman occupation of Judea to Israel. December 25, 2023.

Jesus was not Palestinian, we need to dispel that myth forever - opinion

The ahistorical myth that Jesus was a Palestinian is often rooted in nationalist propaganda designed to erase Jewish history and memory, a centuries-old system of anti-Jewish oppression.

 PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY head Mahmoud Abbas attends Christmas Midnight Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, last year. Abbas, in recent years, has depicted Jesus as Palestinian, says the writer.