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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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Destruction in Deir al-Balah: Tragedy Unfolds After Israeli Airstrikes

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the central town of Deir al-Balah and the Nuseirat camp in the Gaza Strip bore witness to devastating destruction caused by Israeli overnight airstrikes. The toll is staggering: at least 58 lives, including innocent children, have been lost, as confirmed by health officials and an Associated Press journalist.

The haunting images of rubble and shattered walls tell a grim tale. Between December 7 and 8, the Yaffa Mosque in central Deir al-Balah was obliterated, leaving the once-proud structure leveled. The neighboring Yaffa Hospital also suffered severe damage, its walls bearing the scars of conflict.

As the world grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy, we must not forget the human cost—the lives forever altered, the families shattered, and the pain etched into the hearts of those who survived. The international community must stand united in seeking peace and justice for the victims of this senseless violence.

Let us remember the names and faces of those lost, and let their memory fuel our collective resolve to prevent such horrors from repeating. 

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