Israeli police prevent Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem church

Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate a private Mass on the Christian holiday of Palm Sunday for the first time in centuries, setting off a wave of criticism from the United States and others. Jerusalem's major holy sites, including the church, are closed because of the ongoing Iran war,

Israel prevents Latin Patriarch from entering Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

Israeli police blocked the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, which the prime minister's office said was done out of 'concern for his safety". "This morning, the Israeli Police prevented the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem ... together with the Custos

Israeli police prevent Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem church

Israel prevents Latin Patriarch from entering Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

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