And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. ―Luke 1:43–44 John the ...

A small handful of bones found in an ancient church in Bulgaria may belong to John the Baptist, the biblical figure said to have baptized Jesus. There's no way to be sure, of course, as there are no ...

The Nativity of John the Baptist is one of the most significant holidays of the Orthodox calendar. It is dedicated to the ...

In the scheme of Advent Sunday Gospel readings, the First Sunday always looks forward to the Second Coming and the Fourth Sunday always focuses on the Blessed Virgin and some aspect of the ...

“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart” (Psalm 90:12-13). The Lectionary gives us Mark’s lurid account of the decapitation of John the Baptist on this commemoration of ...

Science and archeology offer insights into ancient artifacts that could be linked to Jesus Christ. “Finding Jesus: Fact, Faith, Forgery,” Sunday nights at 9 ET/PT on CNN. Religion professor Candida ...

Christ's baptism by John the Baptist is depicted in a stained-glass window at Blessed Sacrament Church in Valley Stream, N.Y. The feast of the Baptism of the Lord, celebrated Jan. 8 in 2024, marks the ...

The beheading of John the Baptist has inspired lots of artistic interpretations. When we read Mark’s telling in today’s Gospel, we can see why; it has all the elements of a great story. It’s told as a ...

A quarter of a million pottery shards from small jugs, an underground pool, a foot-washing stone and wall carvings unearthed in a large cave west of Jerusalem could be the first archaeological ...

Archaeologists said Monday they have found a cave where they believe John the Baptist baptized many of his disciples — a huge cistern with 28 steps leading to an underground pool of water. During an ...