New Proof for Christ’s Tomb
Scientists who helped restore a shrine above the site believed to be the place where Christ was buried say testing of samples has dated the tomb to at least the fourth century.
The Holy Land
Protests Cause Uncertainty in Bethlehem, but for now, Pilgrims Visit
Despite the current uncertainty, life in Bethlehem continues, including pilgrimages to the place of Jesus’ birth
Franciscans’ 800 Years in the Holy Land
This year the Franciscans mark 800 years since they first came to the Holy Land, where they are the custodians of holy shrines — and part of daily life. Günther Simmermacher looks at that history.
Religious leaders unite to fight Holy Land environmental issues
A heat wave in the Holy Land in July and near-record electricity usage are indications that Christians, Muslims and Jews...
In a Fortress with the Crusaders
In February GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER made a private visit to the Holy Land. In the last in a series of six...
How the Crusaders Changed the World
In February GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER made a private visit to the Holy Land. In the fifth of a series of six...
The Sites of Holy Week in Jerusalem
In February GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER made a private visit to the Holy Land. In the fourth of a series of six...
Fixing Up Our Holiest Churches
In February, Southern Cross editor GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER made a private visit to the Holy Land. In the third of a series...
Good Friday Collection Aids Church in Holy Land
As Catholics commemorate Jesus’ passion on Good Friday, the Vatican is asking them to support the Church in the Holy...
