The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...

When we think of an all-powerful God, we don’t think of a man led like a lamb to the slaughter. Yet that’s who Jesus is.

Have you ever wondered why Christians wave palm branches on the Sunday before Easter?The symbolism of Palm Sunday goes beyond historical remembrance—it invites believers to consider the deeper ...

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This Easter, although we rejoice in the empty tomb, don’t forget about the power of the cross. The cross cleanses, redeems, ...

Many of the ancient Church fathers found an additional reason to celebrate Passover. They believed that Jesus was born on ...

You have to draw close to hear the words, for a crucified man struggles to speak, his lungs crushed under the pressure of his ...

Review nine recent general conference addresses to help prepare for and celebrate the upcoming Easter holiday.

On Palm Sunday we contemplate the meaning of Christ's suffering. Bishop Mario Alberto Molina invites us to see the cross as ...

This act was a deliberate fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9, which prophesied, 'See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey.' By choosing this humble mode of transport, Jesus rejected the ...

I’m always curious when the annual World Happiness Report comes out what humanity’s overall state of happiness looks like.

The story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is one of the most important moments in the Christian faith. The crowds waved palm branches, shouted “Hosanna,” and welcomed Jesus as the King of Israel.