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Trump administration Christmas messages emphasize Jesus in overtly religious terms

While previous presidents have routinely issued Christmas greetings, they have typically emphasized themes of charity, family, and goodwill, using language that includes Americans of all faiths.

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.
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

The original statue of Our Lady of Fatima (Virgin Mary) is carried to St. Peter's square before the arrival of Pope Leo XIV to celebrate the Prayer Vigil and Rosary for Peace as part of the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality in the Vatican on October 11, 2025.

Calling Virgin Mary 'co-redeemer' is foolish, says Pope Leo


Ossuary inscribed with the words ‘brother of Jesus’ now on display in Atlanta

In 2003, its owner, Oded Golan, was accused of forging the inscription. Golan was later acquitted of all charges.

 A view of Jerusalem.

A second Bethlehem? Some researchers re-think Jesus' birthplace

Recent findings suggest Jesus' birthplace may differ from tradition, with experts proposing Nazareth or another Bethlehem in Galilee.

 Interior of Chapel of the Shepherd's Field.

Where was Jesus Christ buried? A look at the possible tombs in Jerusalem - explainer

The place where Jesus was buried and resurrected is a location of great theological significant. In Jerusalem, three places claim to be where Jesus Christ was buried.

 An illustration depicting Jesus Christ emerging from his tomb in Jerusalem.

This week in Jewish history: The miracle of Hanukkah and the birth of Jesus

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

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'Jesus lived and died as a Jew': Chikli slams pope for Vatican keffiyeh nativity display

“There is no other way to understand this decision than as a deliberate adoption of the Palestinian narrative,” Chikliwrote to Pope Francis.

 Israeli minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli and Pope Francis. (Illustrative)

'Pope can't rewrite Bible - Jesus was a Jew from Judea, not Palestinian,' Christian leader says

A nativity scene featuring baby Jesus wrapped in a keffiyeh was unveiled at Pope Francis’ Nativity Scene and Christmas Tree inauguration on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square.

 An installation of a figure symbolising baby Jesus lying amidst the rubble in a grotto ahead of Christmas at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem in the West Bank November 25, 2024.

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.