A stunning archaeological discovery and a closer look at one of the world's most historic cities. In this edition of NEWSMAX Israel Update, Katrina Szish reports on the discovery of an ancient burial cave in eastern Jerusalem dating back to the Second Temple Period. Then, Israel correspondent Jodie Cohen takes viewers through Jerusalem's Old City, where visitors and locals reflect on the city's unique blend of faith, history, and culture across its Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Armenian quarters. Watch now and see why Jerusalem continues to inspire millions from around the world.
State of the Union: For “the first time in centuries,” the service could not be held in the Holy Sepulchre. The post Israeli Police Block Latin Patriarch from Palm Sunday Mass appeared first on The American Conservative .
On Sunday, Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which according to tradition is the site of Christ’s tomb. “[F]or the first time in centuries, the Heads of the Church were prevented from celebrating the Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre,” the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem declared in a statement. “This incident is a grave precedent and disregards the sensibilities of billions of people around the world who, during this week, look to Jerusalem.” Israeli authorities said the patriarch was blocked owing to the ongoing war with Iran and wartime rules which prohibit religious celebrations in the Old City of…Open
Debris from missiles and interceptors has fallen in and around Jerusalem’s Old City, including near some of the most holy sites in Christianity, Islam and Judaism. There have been no reported casualties and no major structural damage reported at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. NewsNation's Xavier Walton reports for "Morning in America." Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
