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 ...

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 ...

A view of a vast plain with some scattered trees. A man sits on a rock at the left side, overlooking the valley. The photograph is in a book with a typed description. The description: "(Deuteronomy, ...

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 ...

09 April 2009 MADABA - With ongoing renovations on the Moses Memorial Church, special preparations are being made to facilitate the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Mount Nebo, organisers said on ...