Christians in Bethlehem mark start of Christmas season

Hundreds of Christian worshippers gathered in Bethlehem Sunday for the first mass of Advent - the period when Christians prepare for the birth of baby Jesus."Nov 30 (Reuters) - "Jingle Bells" rang out over Manger...

Sir Paul McCartney visits Palestinian site during Israel visit

"Sir Paul McCartney said he was carrying a message of peace for Israel and Palestine as he toured the West Bank town of Bethlehem ahead of his planned concert in Tel Aviv. By Tim Butcher in Bethlehem Last...

Baby Jesus Stolen

 This story of the stealing of Baby Jesus from a New York nativity scene is just one of many such stories from around the world - the Baby Jesus asleep in his manger just too easy a target for high spririted drunks on their way home from clubs, bars or office parties -...

Banksy Bombs Bethlehem

British artist Banksy is back at it with another holiday provocation.Santa's Ghetto is an annual exhibition, now in its seventh year, that has previously been staged in London. This year's edition, however, seeks...

Frightening picture of Pope Benedict XVI at Christmas midnight mass

"POPE Benedict has ushered in Christmas at midnight mass, saying the image of the baby Jesus born in a manger should remind everyone of the plight of poor, abused and neglected children the world over. The 79-year-old Benedict, marking the second Christmas season of his...

closeSign in to NowPublic

is reporting from