On a quiet night in Bethlehem, a cosmic drama unfolded— the birth of Christ. Yet for Joseph, it brought personal crisis. Discovering Mary’s pregnancy must have left him grappling with confusion, ...

BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories – On Bethlehem’s Manger Square, Christmas decorations and pilgrims are notably absent for a second wartime festive season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city.

The manger scene has a special place near the ... to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed ...