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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Bibi, Christ, and Genghis Khan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism after equating Jesus Christ with Genghis Khan in a recent press conference about the US-Israel stance toward Iran.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Exhibition on the Stations of the Cross of Christ is featured at the Museum of Sacred Art of Maranhão; learn how to visit

The Museum of Sacred Art of Maranhão hosts an exhibition titled '15 Stations of the Via Crucis of Jesus Christ' from March 23 to 28.

Mar 20 • 19:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

After a wave of criticism, Netanyahu denies insulting Christ despite comparing him to Genghis Khan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied insulting Jesus Christ after making controversial remarks that compared Him to Genghis Khan, claiming that his statement was misinterpreted.

Mar 20 • 17:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Jesus Christ vs. Genghis Khan' Statement Causes Outrage, Israeli PM Issues Clarification

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced backlash for his controversial remarks comparing Jesus Christ and Genghis Khan during a press conference amidst the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Mar 20 • 17:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

"Christ is not superior to Genghis Khan"... Netanyahu evokes "philosophy of evil" to justify his wars

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stirred global outrage by publicly advocating for a philosophy of might over moral values, citing historical figures to justify his government's aggressive policies.

Mar 19 • 21:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Passion of Christ: VIDEO shows how the unprecedented scene of Jesus ascending to heaven will be

The Society of Theatre of Fazenda Nova has released a video showcasing a new scene where Jesus ascends to heaven in the 2026 Passion of Christ play.

Mar 19 • 11:58 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

On your marks, get set... When will ‘Steel Ball Run’, the new installment of ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’, be released?

The article discusses the upcoming anime release of ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run’, set to premiere in 2026, featuring a narrative involving cowboys in the Old West who collect fragments of Christ's body.

Mar 18 • 16:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Temple from time of Christ reveals powerful society lost to history, archaeologists say

A 2,000-year-old temple unearthed in Denmark provides insights into a once-mighty society during the time around the birth of Christ.

Mar 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Iran Fired Missiles at Jerusalem's Most Sacred Church! Direct Connection to Jesus Christ

A missile fired by Iran exploded over Jerusalem, with debris landing near the city's holiest sites, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Mar 17 • 08:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From devil in carnival to Jesus in Holy Week: remember the controversy with José Loreto in the Passion of Christ

The article discusses the controversy surrounding actor José Loreto, who played Jesus in the 2025 Passion of Christ shortly after portraying the devil during the Rio Carnival.

Mar 17 • 08:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Prague Philharmonia Enters Christ's Years. Preparing Wagner Gala and Tribute to Bělohlávek

The Prague Philharmonia announces its upcoming concert season, featuring a Wagner gala and a tribute to conductor Bělohlávek under its new director Pavel Trojan.

Mar 16 • 13:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Life & Tech

The Stations of the Cross from A to Z / It Begins Like Jesus and Often Ends Like Our Own

The article explores the spiritual significance of the Stations of the Cross, drawing parallels between Christ's suffering and human experiences of pain and hardship.

Mar 16 • 13:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Renascer Church, 40, had rock, marketing, and youth as the driving force behind its expansion

The Renascer Church in Christ celebrated its 40th anniversary with a history of growth driven by youth culture, rock music, and innovative marketing strategies.

Mar 14 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dudu Azevedo, José Loreto, Fábio Assunção, and Renato Góes: see the actors who have played Jesus in ‘The Passion of Christ’

The article discusses actors who have portrayed Jesus in the Brazilian theatrical production ‘The Passion of Christ’ since its inception in 1968.

Mar 14 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Dear Sgarbi, here are my proofs on Michelangelo's bust

The article presents a scholar's findings on the attribution of a bust of Christ to Michelangelo, based on nearly ten years of archival research.

Mar 14 • 05:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Pope Francis: Christians who ignite wars should go to confession

Pope Francis urged Christian political leaders who instigate wars to examine their conscience and consider whether they truly follow Christ's teachings.

Mar 13 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Kauré Group opens registration for workshop on inclusion in the play 'Passion of Christ'

Kauré Group is hosting a workshop focused on inclusion and accessibility in the theater production 'Passion of Christ' in Santarém, Brazil.

Mar 13 • 12:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Naples museum to allow visually impaired visitors to experience art through touch

The Sansevero Chapel Museum in Naples will offer visually impaired visitors a unique tactile experience to engage with celebrated artworks, including the renowned Veiled Christ sculpture.

Mar 12 • 13:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"The Woman Christ": a controversial film that musically tells the rise of a symbol of a religious movement

The film "The Woman Christ" presents a musical retelling of the life of Ann Lee, the founder of the Shakers, but prioritizes visual aesthetics over the human conflicts in her story.

Mar 12 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand how the Council of Nicaea defined the dogma about Jesus Christ

The article discusses the significance of the Council of Nicaea and how it shaped Christian dogma regarding Jesus Christ.

Mar 11 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Passion of Christ staged: A story of violence, death, love, and hope

A local theater group in Erding, Germany, stages the Passion of Christ, bringing together a diverse cast to depict the themes of violence, death, love, and hope.

Mar 10 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Christ the Redeemer receives purple lighting in honor of International Women's Day

Christ the Redeemer will be illuminated in purple on March 8 to honor International Women's Day and raise awareness of women's rights.

Mar 8 • 22:47 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Jonathan Roumie reveals ‘intense’ spiritual toll of filming Christ's crucifixion for ‘The Chosen’

Jonathan Roumie discusses the profound impact of portraying Jesus' crucifixion in 'The Chosen,' detailing its emotional and spiritual challenges.

Mar 8 • 12:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Faktograf Excels: The Most Serious Explanation of How Christ Cannot Be King of Any State

The article discusses the removal of a Facebook post claiming that Poland has declared Christ as the king of its country, exploring the censorship actions of Faktograf in the context of such declarations.

Mar 8 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The show 'Jesus, the Son of Man' intensifies rehearsals for performances in April

The Grupo de Teatro de Aparecida is ramping up rehearsals for the sacred play 'Jesus, the Son of Man' as the performance dates approach in early April.

Mar 7 • 19:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Gwen Stefani didn’t know how to receive love before finding ‘Christ’s love’ with Blake Shelton

Gwen Stefani shares her journey of learning to accept love, attributing her experiences to her relationship with Blake Shelton and describing it in spiritual terms.

Mar 7 • 18:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Passion of Christ of Floriano: production traveled to Israel to develop costumes and scenery

The Passion of Christ production in Floriano, Brazil, traveled to Israel to gather material for costumes and scenery for its 2026 performance.

Mar 6 • 19:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The bust of the "Savior"? It cannot be a statue by Michelangelo

The article argues that art belongs to the wider public rather than just its creators, using Michelangelo's unfinished Christ statue as a case in point.

Mar 6 • 05:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

A month before Easter, preparations for the reenactment of the Passion of Christ in Piracicaba have already begun

Preparations for the reenactment of the Passion of Christ in Piracicaba, Brazil, are underway as Easter approaches, involving hundreds of artists and crew members.

Mar 5 • 17:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'Jesus Christ chose Trump so that in Iran...', the religious angle has now emerged in the US-Iran war

The conflict between the US and Iran has taken on a controversial religious dimension as American leaders frame it as a holy war, with over 200 soldiers reporting pressure to view it in biblical terms.

Mar 5 • 12:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Sensational discovery: a bust in a church is the work of Michelangelo

A recent investigation has confirmed that a previously anonymous bust of Christ in a Roman basilica is, in fact, a work by Michelangelo.

Mar 5 • 11:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

A researcher attributes a marble bust to Michelangelo that was in a Roman basilica for centuries

A researcher claims that a marble bust known as the 'Christ Savior' in the Basilica of Santa Ines in Rome is a work of Michelangelo.

Mar 4 • 19:43 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘El Mencho’ was a devotee of Saint Jude Thaddeus: What causes does the cousin of Jesus Christ protect?

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as ‘El Mencho’, was the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and was found to have a religious devotion evidenced by an altar to saints at his hideout.

Feb 27 • 21:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fernando de Noronha confirms the 32nd edition of the Passion of Christ spectacle

The 32nd edition of the Passion of Christ in Fernando de Noronha will take place on April 3 and 4, featuring a local cast and attracting both residents and tourists.

Feb 27 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Passion of Christ in Recife cancels 2026 edition after nearly three decades of the spectacle

The Passion of Christ spectacle in Recife has announced the cancellation of its 2026 edition to focus on improving the quality of the production, with plans to return in 2027.

Feb 26 • 14:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Tölzer Stiegenkirche: Where Believers Climb 28 Steps on Their Knees

The Tölzer Stiegenkirche features a 28-step staircase, symbolizing the path to Christ, which pilgrims climb on their knees as an act of devotion.

Feb 25 • 11:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lucy Alves, Wanessa Camargo and Bruno Fagundes are confirmed in the cast of the Passion of Christ play in João Pessoa

Singers Lucy Alves and Wanessa Camargo, along with actor Bruno Fagundes, have been confirmed for the Passion of Christ play in João Pessoa, set for April 2-4, 2026.

Feb 24 • 22:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nunes responds to Enel's CEO after comments about blackouts and says 'not even Jesus Christ' can save the energy company

São Paulo's mayor, Ricardo Nunes, criticizes Enel's CEO for saying that not even Jesus Christ could prevent power outages, attributing the company's failures to incompetence and misleading statements.

Feb 23 • 22:43 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Joey Christ completes the trilogy

Joey Christ successfully concludes his trilogy.

Feb 23 • 15:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Cross Installed: Sagrada Familia Reached Its Highest Point – 172.5 Meters

The Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona has reached its highest point of 172.5 meters with the installation of a cross atop the central tower dedicated to Jesus Christ.

Feb 23 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Will Jesus Christ return? Will the US attack Iran? Do aliens exist? This is how the crazy (and lucrative) prediction betting business works

The article discusses the booming prediction betting market in the US, highlighting significant amounts wagered on political events and questions like the return of Jesus Christ and potential US military actions.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches maximum height as cross is placed on Tower of Jesus Christ

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica has reached its maximum height with the placement of a cross atop the Tower of Jesus Christ, ahead of celebrations for architect Antoni Gaudi's centenary.

Feb 20 • 16:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The official anthem of the Meeting of Croatian Catholic Youth 2026 has been released.

The official anthem for the Meeting of Croatian Catholic Youth 2026 has been released, featuring a call for youth to stay rooted in Christ.

Feb 20 • 15:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The Sagrada Familia, Gaudí's Spanish temple, reaches its maximum height: 172.5 meters

The Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona has reached its planned maximum height of 172.5 meters after the installation of the upper arm of the Christ tower's cross.

Feb 20 • 12:24 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

With an excommunicated bishop, Mel Gibson shoots the sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ' in Italy

Mel Gibson begins filming the sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ' in Italy, featuring excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò as a religious advisor.

Feb 19 • 19:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mel Gibson shoots in Italy the sequel to 'The Passion of Christ' with an excommunicated bishop

Mel Gibson is filming the sequel to 'The Passion of Christ' in Italy with excommunicated bishop Carlo Maria Viganò.

Feb 19 • 18:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Mel Gibson is filming in Italy the sequel to 'The Passion of Christ' with an excommunicated bishop

Mel Gibson has returned to Italy to film the sequel to 'The Passion of Christ', now working with excommunicated bishop Carlo Maria Viganò.

Feb 19 • 17:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Do not drink wine, you flee from women. Nerd, the little smokes. But inside sits a demon"

Dmitri Merežkovski's triliogy "Christ and Antichrist" explores the theme of cultural conflict during transformative times, discussing the fate of individuals at the crossroads of paganism and Christianity, good and evil.

Feb 19 • 06:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lent: what it is and why Christians perform penitences

Lent is a 40-day period leading up to Easter, marked by fasting, prayer, and penance among Christians as a means of spiritual preparation for the celebration of Jesus Christ's Resurrection.

Feb 18 • 09:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

International Conference: A Renowned American Archbishop is Coming; See Other Speakers

An international conference titled 'Christ is King' will be held in Zagreb, featuring notable clergy and theologians discussing the implications of Christ's kingship in modern society.

Feb 17 • 15:45 UTC

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