Once in David’s royal city

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 00:31

The angel told Mary that she has found favour in the eyes of God and she will bear the son of God.

Palestinians expel Israeli journos from Bethlehem on Xmas eve

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 12:54

The Palestinian Authority has expelled Israeli journalists who came to the historic Biblical town of Bethlehem to cover Christmas celebrations, a step lauded by their Palestinian counterparts who protested to stop them from entering Palestinian-controlled territories.

Jerusalem patriarch urges `just` Israel-Palestinian solution

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 22:44

The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem called for a "just and equitable solution" to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict and for reconciliation in the Middle East.

Trip to Holy Land made Easter celebration special: Obama

Last Updated: Friday, April 5, 2013, 22:47

US President Obama said that his Easter holiday was especially meaningful this year after his Middle East visit last month, which included trips to Jerusalem and Bethlehem.

Obama visits Bethlehem church, Holocaust memorial

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 21:58

US President Barack Obama made a historic visit to Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem which marks the birthplace of Jesus, and also paid tributes at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem.

Worshippers rejoice in Jesus` Bethlehem birthplace

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 25, 2012, 10:03

Pilgrims and locals on Tuesday celebrated Christmas Day in the ancient Bethlehem church built over the site where tradition holds Jesus was born.

UNESCO to add Bethlehem to World`s Heritage List

Last Updated: Friday, June 29, 2012, 23:17

The Unesco decided to include the West Bank city of Bethlehem and the Church of Nativity in world`s heritage list.

Clergymen clash at Bethlehem birthplace of Jesus

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 23:17

Tensions between rival clergy at the church have been a fact of life there for centuries.

Indians march for world peace in Jesus` birthplace

Last Updated: Sunday, December 25, 2011, 08:24

Around 500 Indians who took part in the procession were Christian tourists from various parts of the country.

Thousands enjoy Merry Christmas in Bethlehem

Last Updated: Saturday, December 24, 2011, 18:05

Festivities were to culminate with Midnight Mass at the Church of the Nativity, built over the grotto where tradition says Jesus was born.

Israel expands settlement bloc near Bethlehem

Last Updated: Monday, December 12, 2011, 23:25

Construction is a bid to preserve the land for the future expansion, suggesting there were plans to build 2,500 homes.

After centuries, Bethlehem church to get new roof

Last Updated: Sunday, November 27, 2011, 16:08

If the repairs go ahead as planned, it will be the first time the crumbling basilica has seen major renovation work in more than a century and a half.