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Ein Karem, home of John the Baptist and Place of the Visitation, is situated on the western slopes of Jerusalem and is popular with both pilgrims and locals
While the Holy Land enjoys a constant flow of pilgrims visiting its holy sites throughout the year, it is not every day that it welcomes a single group of 700 visitors
John the Baptist performed his baptismal ministry at the hermitage of St. John in the Desert, also known as 'Ain el-Habis (spring of the hermit)
On October 27, the Franciscan Friars of the Custody of the Holy Land, accompanied by hundreds of faithful Christians, will make their annual pilgrimage to Jesus’ baptismal site
The Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem, near what is believed to have been the home of the Virgin Mary’s parents, is associated with miracles
On August 15, Catholics around the world celebrate the Feast of the Assumption, commemorating the taking up of the Virgin Mary into heaven at the end of her earthly life. The feast is known by the Orthodox Churches as the Dormition of the Theotokos
You are invited to watch the special video recently produced by The Ministry of Tourism to encourage people to vote for the Dead Sea in the New7Wonders of Nature competition
To improve the spiritual experience and physical comfort of pilgrims, the baptism site on the Jordan River, known as Qasr el Yahud, is now open to the public, free of charge, seven days a week
The Old City of Jaffa, located on the southern edge of Tel Aviv on the Mediterranean coast, was known in ancient times as the gateway to the Land of Israel. With its 3,000 years of history, Old Jaffa is the world’s most ancient port
For the thousands of pilgrims who have come to the Holy City during this great season the celebration of Holy Week in Jerusalem will remain with them as a living memory and inspiration for their faith that they will take back home with them and cherish
Palm Sunday 2011 in Jerusalem: An exhilarating feast of sights and sounds captures much of the old city as local Christians and pilgrims begin the celebrations of the most important week of the year – Holy Week
What could be more spiritually uplifting than celebrating Holy Week and Easter in Jerusalem? Visit the Cenacle and Gethsemane. Walk the stations of the Via Dolorosa. Touch the Stone of Anointing in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher
The Dead Sea, an awe-inspiring treasure, is full of natural wonders. As the closing date for the New7Wonders of Nature campaign approaches, find out how you can vote for the Dead Sea through a variety of media
We invite you to celebrate the Annunciation Feast in Nazareth. Embrace tradition and the significance of the date by participating in the procession led by the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem on the eve of the Feast
The Chilean Miners and their spouses recently made an eight-day pilgrimage of thanks to the Holy Land as guests of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. They embarked upon a spiritual and highly emotional journey, visiting various Christian holy sites
There were emotional scenes as 25 of the Chilean Miners and their spouses visiting Israel toured Jerusalem's Old City
CHILEAN MINERS TO VISIT THE HOLY LAND TO GIVE THANKS FOR THEIR RESCUE, AS GUESTS OF THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM
Twice a year the enchanting hillside village of Abu Ghosh becomes home to exquisite performances when the hills truly come alive with the sound of music
For the seventeenth year in a row, the city of Haifa is hosting the Holiday of Holidays Festival as a testimony to the unique tolerance that is a hallmark of the mixed city of Haifa
hundreds participated in the John Paul II Games to continue his legacy and promote pilgrimage and sports as a bridge to peace
Fresco considered one of most spectacular Crusader-period finds ever
From what we know, in Galilee towards the end of the Second Temple Period, the only language spoken by the Jews was Aramaic. We can thus assume that the language of Jesus was Aramic
What happens when you bring the culinary sophistication of the west to the spice, color and vibrancy of the east? You get a hot and dynamic food scene – one that reflects the incredible cultural diversity of Israel
See close-ups of Pope Benedict XVI and more than 40,000 faithful gathering at Mount Precipice for Holy Mass
“With words of encouragement, I conclude my pilgrimage to the holy places of our redemption and rebirth in Christ."
15 May 2009
Pope Benedict XVI : "I rejoice to have come to Nazareth. All of us need... to return to Nazareth
“Jerusalem’s walls – a symbol of God’s provident care”
“The cry of the victims of the Holocaust still echoes in our hearts”
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