It has been recognised as the birthplace of Jesus since at least ... year to visit the church and the shrine below, the Grotto, where Jesus of Nazareth is believed to have been born.

Recent archaeological findings and scholarly debates suggest that the historical birthplace of Jesus may not align with traditional narratives, with some experts proposing alternative locations ...

The church was built on top of a grotto that marks the birthplace of Jesus. To reach the underground grotto, a rectangular cave beneath the mosaic-decorated altar, visitors have to scale down a narrow ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — On Christmas Eve in 1741, Moravian settlers named this Pennsylvania city after the biblical birthplace of Jesus. Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating ...

The birthplace of Jesus is marking a second subdued Christmas as locals continue to live under the shadow of the war in Gaza. The town of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, normally welcomes ...

Children were spotted posing with Santa at the Church of the Nativity (Picture: AP) The birthplace of Jesus is marking a second subdued Christmas as locals continue to live under the shadow of the ...