May 15—Bartholomew is one of the lesser-known apostles, but his story is an impressive yet disturbing one if you believe the scholars of ancient times. Considered to be the same man as the "Nathanael" ...

The Apostle Bartholomew is one of the 12 closest disciples of Jesus Christ, whose life and martyrdom left a mark in the history of Christianity. His name is associated with missionary work in Asia ...

Following the Western Church’s Calendar of Saints, Episcopalians celebrate the feast of St. Bartholomew on Aug. 24. This apostle is associated with the symbol of a knife since, according to legend, he ...

Pope Benedict XVI met with 30,000 pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square during his Oct. 4 general audience. Continuing his series of portraits of the Twelve Apostles, he spoke about the Apostle Bartholomew.