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Jesus

Animals are commonly found in nativity scenes, but surprisingly not in the Bible.
Belief
An ox, an ass … a dragon? Sorry, there were no animals in the Bible’s nativity scene.
The entrance to the room where the tomb of Jesus is located.
Religion
Jesus’ tomb was just exposed for the first time in centuries. Here are the photos.
Brazilian surfer Guido Schäffer
Belief
A man known as the ‘Surfer Angel’ could be Brazil’s next saint
The 82 year-old Cardinal Joseph Zen (center) is the former head of the Roman Catholic Church in Hong Kong and a supporter of the student-led pro-democracy campaign in the Chinese territory.
Belief
Christians take a prominent role in Hong Kong protests
Ben and Jerry's ice cream in Israel is labeled "glida," the Aramaic word for frost. In modern Hebrew, it means ice cream.
Arts, Culture & Media
A history of Hebrew, told one word at a time
A group of carolers holding candles
Lifestyle & Belief
This Christmas celebration involves music, tamales and piñatas
Runners honor Boston in first international marathon in Bethlehem
Arts, Culture & Media
Irish actress plays singular role in Broadway’s Testament of Mary
Tonys Preview: Remembering Nora Ephron
Conflict & Justice
Runners at Bethlehem’s First Marathon Honor Victims in Boston
Arts, Culture & Media
Elaine Pagels’ Revelations
Arts, Culture & Media
A Catalonian Christmas tradition
Arts, Culture & Media
Retracing a Christmas donkey ride
Arts, Culture & Media
Mexican holiday traditions