Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem

The move drew criticism from the church, global leaders and the US ambassador. Israel's PM said it was a safety measure following recent Iranian strikes.

Israeli authorities stopped the most senior Roman Catholics in the Holy Land from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Mass, marking the first such restriction in centuries. The Latin Patriarchate described the action as a 'manifestly unreasonable and grossly disproportionate measure.'

Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, an unprecedented breach of religious tradition. The incident has sparked international condemnation and diplomatic tensions.

Israeli police blocked the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, from entering the Church of the ... Palm Sunday Mass, citing safety concerns amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. The Prime Minister's office stated the decision was made out of 'concern for his safety.'

Israeli police prevented the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass, citing war safety regulations. The incident has drawn criticism from religious leaders and international figures.