The Register's Peter Jesserer Smith went on a Year of Mercy pilgrimage, Oct. 7-15, in the Holy Land of Jordan. From top to bottom: the author stands on the top of Mount Nebo in front of the Moses ...

Standing on the mountain where Moses was shown the Promised Land, Pope Benedict XVI said “It is appropriate that my pilgrimage should begin on this mountain,” which should remind all Christians to ...

Area of Mount Nebo (in Red) as seen from the Israeli town of Mitzpe Yericho (the town in the foreground is Biblical Jericho) Area of Mount Nebo (in Red) as seen from the Israeli town of Mitzpe Yericho ...

Visitors will be able to see some of the most beautiful mosaics in Jordan. Official opening today, tomorrow the solemn Mass presided over by Cardinal Sandri. Ceremonies, concerts and guided tours for ...

After 10 years of renovations the Memorial Sanctuary of Moses on Mount Nebo has reopened, highlighting the importance of sacred art and holy spaces in the preservation of the faith. Mount Nebo is ...

Mount Nebo, circa 1910: “Winter Scene Sunset Point.” This is a prominent view at what is today Mount Nebo State Park. It was named for the mountain — in what is today the country of Jordan — where ...

JERICHO, Israeli-Occupied West Bank — As custodian of a Muslim shrine to Moses, Mohammed al-Jamal could be excused for spending part of each day pondering the respect his position would have brought a ...