Palestinians are the newest members of the UN and are taking advantage of their position to petition that the Nativity Church in Bethlehem be included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, as heads of Christians abroad report. The World Heritage Committee agreed to meet with the Palestinian authorities to look carefully at their application. However, [...]
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Ceramic Stamp Found in Israel Proves Bethlehem to be Part of Antiquity
Israeli archaeologists announced today that they discovered the first proof of the biblical references, claiming that Bethlehem was established as a city centuries before it turned into a holy place – Jesus Christ’s birthplace. Their proof is a ceramic stamp they found close to the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. On it, there [...]
Ancient Church in Bethlehem to be Renovated
After centuries of decay, the 1.500-year-old Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem will be finally renovated. The renovation plan was an initiative taken by the Palestinian government in the West Bank and is expected to start next year. If so, it will be the first time the Church sees renovation work in more than 150 [...]
