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TRUE AGAIN! Archaeologists discover site of Biblical town of Bethsaida Watch

Image of Bethsaida is also the location where Jesus fed 5,000 people.

Archaeologists think they have found the lost city of Bethsaida, which was once home to the apostles Peter, Andrew, and Philip. LOS ... continue reading


Biblical story proved true as archaeologists discover Babylonians burned Jerusalem 2,600 years ago Watch

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Archaeologists have found that the Babylonians did burn Jerusalem around 600 B.C. when they conquered Israel. The evidence supports the ... continue reading



Science confirms what Biblical scholars already know - the conquest of Canaan was not a genocide Watch

Image of Science has once again confirmed what Biblical scholars already know.

The Bible tells us that the Canaanites were destroyed by Israelites by God's command. However, scientists have found what Biblical scholars ... continue reading


Can the Church foster peace in the Holy Land? Watch

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As conflict has erupted once again between Israelis and Palestinians in East Jerusalem, the Latin Patriarchal Vicar said that the Catholic ... continue reading


Tabernacle that once housed Ark of the Covenant unearthed at Shiloh! Watch

Image of The possible site of the Tabernacle at Shiloh, where the dig is taking place.

Archaeologists think they have found the tabernacle that once housed the Ark of the Covenant. The Ark of the Covenant was the container ... continue reading


The Virgin Mary returns triumphant to city ravaged by ISIS! Watch

Image of The Virgin Mary is returning triumphant to the lands once occupied by ISIS.

A French Catholic organization is ensuring that rebuilt churches in Iraq have statues of the Virgin Mary to adorn them. LOS ANGELES, CA ... continue reading



Could you survive as a Bedouin? Fascinating photos emerge of Bedouin life over a century ago Watch

Image of Bedouin women in Jordan. The Bedouin still live much as they have for centuries.

The regions of North Africa and the Middle East are warm to hot, and there is little rain. Despite the conditions that would discourage ... continue reading


ISIS sex slave forced to EAT her COOKED one-year-old BABY Watch

Image of Yazidi sex slaves have been forced to endure the most unimaginable things.

Islamic State militants continue to push terror down on Yazidis, a minority group in Iraq. Since 2014, jihadists have continuously ... continue reading


'These are normal people like you and me': The heartbreaking reality of a refugee life Watch

Image of Six years ago, the Syrian journalist ran away from security forces who were threatening him.

Omar al-Muqdad wanted to help the Iraqi refugees who were displaced from their homes in 2004. He volunteered to help with refugee ... continue reading


Crown Prince of United Arab Emirates renames Mosque for Virgin Mary Watch

Image of The beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is now named, Mariam Umm Eisa for the Virgin Mary.

The United Arab Emirates has renamed a mosque, "Mary, Mother of Jesus." The decision appears to be an effort to stress what they call the ... continue reading


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