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Jesus gets a makeover as Sistine Chapel artwork undergoes restoration

The Vatican announced that Michelangelo’s Last Judgment will undergo its first restoration in 30 years, while the Sistine Chapel remains open to visitors.

Pope Leo XIV holds a baptism for Vatican City employees in the Sistine Chapel, January 11, 2026; illustrative.
President Donald Trump participates in NORAD Santa tracker phone calls, on Christmas Eve, from the Mar-a-lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Dec. 24, 2025.

Trump administration Christmas messages emphasize Jesus in overtly religious terms

statuette of Christ. Illustration.

800-year-old gilded Christ found near lost medieval church in Norway by detectorist

A person is holding a red flag with the inscription Jesus vous aime during a demonstration against Christianophobia with the aim of highlighting the cause of persecuted Christians in France and around the world in Paris France on September 28, 2025.

Vatican refutes claims of Jesus appearing in a French cliff, says stories shouldn't be regarded


Israel uncovers ancient Christian inscription from Book of Psalms

Unearthing ancient faith: A Byzantine Greek inscription paraphrasing verse 86 in the Book of Psalms was found in an ancient fortress in the Judean Desert.

 The archeological team cleans the Hyrcania site.

AI uses Catholic relic to show what Jesus looked like

A realistic depiction of Jesus has been created using generative AI and a mysterious Catholic relic.

 Generative AI shows a lifelike image of Jesus of Nazareth.

Is there an Israel-evangelical schism? - opinion

The current situation started in March when a Christian group called the International House of Prayer in Kansas City created a video asking Christians to fast and pray for Israel.

 THE WRITER and Ezra L’Anousim CFO Avraham Moskowitz spend Israel’s Independence Day at a park near the Knesset.

Do you want to chat with Jesus or Moses? New biblical AI app

The app allows users to chat with a variety of figures from the Old and New Testaments.

 CHARLTON HESTON as Moses.

Evidence of ‘culture clash’ in antisemitism discourse around Jamie Foxx’s ‘Jesus’ post

When should audiences read prejudice into statements? How much does context matter — and which context counts?

 Jamie Foxx attends the premiere of the film "Creed III" in London, Britain February 15, 2023

No, the Jews did not kill Jesus - opinion

The decision to crucify Jesus ultimately rested with the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. The Gospels overemphasized the Jewish role in Jesus’ crucifixion.

 ACTOR JAIME FOXX on the sidelines before an American football game, in Arlington, Texas, in 2021: After coming under fire, Foxx has deleted his post that Jews killed Jesus, and has published an apology.

James Ossuary, alleged relic of Jesus's brother, to be shown in Dallas

While the 2,000-year-old ossuary is seemingly genuine, the underlying issue is whether its paleo-Hebrew inscription is the real deal.

 The Sea of Galilee exhibition

‘The Messiah Confrontation’: A scientific look at messianism in Judaism - review

This book traces the appearance of the messianic idea from the prophet Isaiah to the Bar Kochbah revolt. It demonstrates the dramatic, many-sided and fascinating controversy about the messianic idea.

 Israel Knohl

Jerusalem Syndrome: What is it and who is susceptible?

What is Jerusalem Syndrome? Can anyone fall prey to it? And what can be done to protect against it?

 Illustrative photo: Some psychiatrists say Jerusalem Syndrome is triggered by the intense religious energy of Jerusalem.

'Expedition Unknown' to cover Israeli site of Jesus Christ's miracles

Bethsaida is said the home of three of Jesus Christ's 12 apostles, including St. Peter. Season 11 of "Expedition Unknown" takes a look.

 An artistic depiction of Jesus Christ feeding 5,000 people, which supposedly took place in Bethsaida.