Jerusalem

April 19April 19
Rome’s ‘Holy Stairs’ uncovered for first time in 300 years
- Entertainment
Rome’s “Holy Stairs,” which some Catholics believe were climbed by Jesus in Jerusalem, have been uncovered from a protective wooden casing for the first time in nearly three centuries and restored. The 28 marble steps will remain bare temporarily for devout pilgrims to climb on their knees with direct contact with the stone until they […]
May 14May 14
U.S. adds dozens of Marines to guard embassies in Israel, Turkey, Jordan
- National
-Jordanian police stand guard near at the U.S. embassy in Amman, Jordan after Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, on Dec. 7, 2017.Raad Adayleh / AP file The U.S. has added dozens of Marines to the security details at embassies in Jordan, Israel and Turkey because of concerns about unrest linked to the […]
May 14May 14
Dozens Dead in Gaza Protest as U.S. Moves Embassy
- National
At least 52 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces and almost 1,960 others were wounded Monday after thousands of protesters converged on the razor-wire fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel as the U.S. Embassy opened in Jerusalem. The Israeli Defense Forces opened fire on protesters approaching the barrier and accused Hamas of “leading a terrorist […]

Rome’s ‘Holy Stairs’ uncovered for first time in 300 years