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Holy Week Tensions Rise as Israel Blocks Cardinal from Entering Sacred Jerusalem Site

  Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, holds a prayer service to mark Palm Sunday, following the cancellation of the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, amid restrictions on gathering in large groups, in Jerusalem, March 29, 2026. Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, prompting widespread criticism from Christian leaders and governments worldwide. Authorities cited security concerns linked to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, noting that all holy sites in Jerusalem’s Old City had been temporarily closed due to the threat of missile strikes. The Latin Patriarchate condemned the move as an unprecedented disruption of centuries‑old tradition, marking the first time church leaders were unable to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass at the historic site. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later stated that the ...
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Must-Know Long-Haul Travel Tips If You’re Flying Internationally: What should I pack in my checked luggage



Here is a list of items that you can consider packing in your checked luggage:

1. Clothing: Pack enough clothes for the duration of your trip. Consider the weather and activities you have planned. Don’t forget to pack comfortable shoes.

2. Toiletries: Pack full-sized toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, and toothpaste in your checked luggage. Remember to pack these items in a clear plastic bag if you’re flying internationally.

3. Electronics: Pack your electronics such as laptops, cameras, and other devices in your checked luggage.

4. Books and magazines: Pack books, magazines, and other printed materials in your checked luggage.

5. Snacks: Pack some snacks such as granola bars, nuts, or dried fruit in your checked luggage.

6. Gifts: If you’re bringing gifts for family or friends, pack them in your checked luggage.

7. Souvenirs: If you’re planning to buy souvenirs during your trip, pack them in your checked luggage.

8. Extra bags: Pack an extra bag or two in case you need to bring back more items than you anticipated.

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