In a rare about-face, the move by Israeli police to block Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from the holiest site in ...

Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over the course of a week each spring. It commemorates the Exodus of ancient ...

When analyzing the oldest books of the Bible, scholars have identified the work of various writers and editors. But how did ...

The incident marks "the first time in centuries" Palm Sunday Mass couldn't be celebrated where many believe Jesus was ...

Jerusalem’s holiest places sit empty as missile fire disrupts Passover and Easter. On Monday, families brace for the holidays ...

Opening in summer 2026, the National Geographic Museum of Exploration will start the next chapter of its history.

The rarely seen “Angelus Novus” by Paul Klee was supposed to arrive at New York’s Jewish Museum, but remains in Israel ...

Jordan’s carefully balanced neutrality has been expressed through both its diplomatic statements and through its actions, ...

National Geographic releases the un-bee-lievable trailer for the next installment of their Emmy-winning "Secrets of" franchise. From executive producer James Cameron, "Secrets of the Bees" explores ...

A tourist reaching out to a curious cetacean. A joyous marriage celebration in Iraq. A cowboy hugging his daughter as he arrives home. Check out some of the pictures featured in our Photo of the Day.

More than a century ago, a Tibetan despot’s embrace of a stranger inspired an enduring myth. This decorative saddle was among the gifts given to botanist and National Geographic Explorer Joseph Rock ...