The newly restored "St. John the Baptist," by Leonardo da Vinci. C2RMF/Clot Thomas. Earlier this year, the Louvre Museum in Paris threw parts of the art world into an uproar when it announced its ...

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 … ...

These works depict scenes from the life of St. John the Baptist, a first-century preacher who lived in solitude in the desert and baptized Jesus. One of the better-preserved frescoes portrays John ...

A fire then destroyed the new Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in February 6, 1898. "We're talking back to the four walls. The roof caved in, and the only thing to survive was the old high altar and ...

The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist is June 24, and the Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist is Aug. 29, so it’s an excellent time to catch up on him. Here are 11 ...

John the Baptist and Jesus had a deep connection forged before their births. The two first met when Mary, newly pregnant, went to visit her cousin Elizabeth, who was six months pregnant with the ...

St. John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, is one of only three people in history — after Jesus and Mary — whose birthday is celebrated in the Church’s liturgy. In fact, the Nativity of ...