John the Baptist demanded proof that those seeking baptism were sincere. “‘Bear fruits in keeping with repentance’”, he ...

The beheading of John the Baptist has inspired lots of artistic interpretations. When we read Mark’s telling in today’s Gospel, we can see why; it has all the elements of a great story. It’s told as a ...

Our knowledge of the figure of John the Baptist is very limited. We have only those references to him in the Christian gospels, where he stands alongside of Jesus. We also have references to him in ...

Science and archeology offer insights into ancient artifacts that could be linked to Jesus Christ. “Finding Jesus: Fact, Faith, Forgery,” Sunday nights at 9 ET/PT on CNN. Religion professor Candida ...

In this painting by Giovanni Fattori (1825-1908) John the Baptist tells Herod Antipas the Tetrarch and Herodias that their marriage is unlawful because Herodias had been Herod’s brother’s wife, which ...

At the heart of their relationship is the fact that Jesus and John the Baptist were relatives. Their mothers, Mary and Elizabeth, were described as kinswomen or "cousins." This familial connection ...

I’ve always loved St. John the Baptist dearly, largely because the connection between him and Jesus is so strong. The Gospels tell us Jesus is the light coming into the world, and also tell us John ...

St. John the Baptist was a contemporary of Jesus Christ, who was known for his evangelization and his baptizing of Jesus Christ. This saint was born through the intercession and miracle of God to ...

VATICAN CITY -- In his homily for the feast of John the Baptist’s birth, Pope Francis emphasized that a true Christian puts oneself aside in order for God to be seen, as St. John the Baptist did. “A ...