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Pope Francis names Trump critic McElroy as Washington’s new archbishop

Jerusalem Post Cardinal McElroy criticized Trump’s mass deportation campaign in 2019, adding that Catholics “simply can’t stand by and watch [immigrants] get deported.” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-836285

Archaeologists and indigenous elders decipher shamanic messages in 11,000-year-old amazon rock art

Jerusalem Post Over the past six years, researchers investigated Indigenous rock art in the Serranía de la Lindosa, a 12-mile-long sandstone outcrop in Colombia’s Guaviare department. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-836236

Evidence suggests Howard Carter stole artifacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb

Jerusalem Post In October 2022, Egyptologist Bob Brier published letters revealing new evidence of accusations against Carter regarding possible looting. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-836232

Skeptics vs. believers: Does ancient evidence confirm Jesus existed?

Jerusalem Post In recent years, new archaeological discoveries have added to the ongoing debate about the historical existence of Jesus. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-836230

Ancient animal extinction may explain lack of cave art in Israel

Jerusalem Post New Tel Aviv University research suggests prehistoric humans in Israel didn’t create cave paintings because large animals had already gone extinct there, unlike in Europe. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-836221

Archaeologists uncover unique Neolithic burial of decapitated woman in southern France

Jerusalem Post No similar burial has been documented in southern France until now, according to Focus Online. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-836142

Marble dedication to Emperor Hadrian found in fortress city founded by Alexander’s soldiers

Jerusalem Post The inscription, measuring 80 centimeters in length and 35 centimeters in width, features the phrase: “To the Savior and Founder Emperor Hadrianus Olympios.” https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-836133

Summary of the Event: ‘Zot Chanukah’ in Meron Led by Rabbi Yoel Pinto

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-836154

Turkey plans to open Hagia Sophia’s underground labyrinth of tunnels after cleaning, restoration

Jerusalem Post Dr. Hasan Fırat Diker, of the Hagia Sophia Science Council, said they’ve studied Hagia Sophia’s underground structures for five years. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-836121

Spanish YouTuber Ibai Rider slammed for trespass, desecration at Peruvian site

Jerusalem Post Following a wave of intense criticism on social media, Rider deleted a controversial video in which he allegedly entered an archaeological site in Huancavelica, Peru. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-836117