The revelation of Jesus as Messiah is the theme of today’s Gospel — and so we take another look at St. John the Baptist, the herald of Jesus Christ.

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 ...

Elijah? Or is he in fact John the Baptist, back from the dead? John and Jesus are, of course, not the same ... S.J. has guided pilgrims along the same trail St. Ignatius walked over 500 years ago.

Religion professor and “Finding Jesus” consultant Candida Moss answers viewers’ questions about John the Baptist and relics purporting to be his bones.

During St. John the Baptist's time, people were scandalized by the humble, human, "physical body of Jesus; from his flesh so similar to ours, except in sin," he said.

Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist is ranked #3 out of 17 things to do in Savannah. See pictures and our review of Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist.

To St. John. June 24.” Scientists take samples of the bones for radiocarbon and genetic analysis. The date is the Christian feast day of John the Baptist, believed to be his birthday.

On June 23, the eve of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, connect to an ancient tradition, ... Like the sun at the solstice, John declared that he must decrease and Jesus increase.

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 ...